"Whoever is more willing has the advantage."
Maldonado believes that the will to win will make the difference in next Sunday's match.
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
The fighting spirit has always been one of the main characteristics of Flamengo players. Since the early days of Flamengo football, the red and black jersey seems to give an extra motivation to the athlete who enters the field. And it is with this mystical spirit of great determination that midfielder Maldonado wants to see the team in the match next Sunday at 18:30 pm against Vasco, at Engenhão. For the defensive midfielder, the team that has the greater will to win will have an advantage in the classic match.
In his second Clássico dos Milhões (Classic of Millions), Maldonado sees no favorite. According to him, the teams are evenly matched, even more so at a time like this. However, the Chilean warns that the Flamengo team will not change its style of play just because of the opponent. He also expresses confidence in a great performance.
"This will be the second time I face Vasco while playing for Flamengo. Both teams are in a similar moment. A derby is about willpower and fighting spirit. Whoever has more determination has the advantage. We've changed our way of playing. We hope to have a good game so we can continue our journey to the top of the table," he said.
Aware that a victory could further motivate the team, Maldo believes that, even in defeat, Flamengo will maintain its positive atmosphere, the team will remain united, and they will continue to strive for the top of the table.
"Victory will give us peace of mind, but if we lose, life goes on the same way. Losing and winning are very relative. It depends a lot on the day. We are on a good upward trajectory, and we hope everything goes well this weekend," he concluded.
In his second Clássico dos Milhões (Classic of Millions), Maldonado sees no favorite. According to him, the teams are evenly matched, even more so at a time like this. However, the Chilean warns that the Flamengo team will not change its style of play just because of the opponent. He also expresses confidence in a great performance.
"This will be the second time I face Vasco while playing for Flamengo. Both teams are in a similar moment. A derby is about willpower and fighting spirit. Whoever has more determination has the advantage. We've changed our way of playing. We hope to have a good game so we can continue our journey to the top of the table," he said.
Aware that a victory could further motivate the team, Maldo believes that, even in defeat, Flamengo will maintain its positive atmosphere, the team will remain united, and they will continue to strive for the top of the table.
"Victory will give us peace of mind, but if we lose, life goes on the same way. Losing and winning are very relative. It depends a lot on the day. We are on a good upward trajectory, and we hope everything goes well this weekend," he concluded.
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