Flamengo beat Fluminense 2-1 in the second game of the Campeonato Carioca final on Sunday afternoon (7) and was crowned state champion once again. After the final whistle, Rafael Vaz spoke to the press in the mixed zone of Maracanã and said: "We hope to reach higher places, but always with our feet on the ground and a lot of humility. I know we will go very far."

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"I'll always be happy if we come away with a victory. There's nothing better than a title and a strong defense. I'm very happy to be able to help Flamengo. My friendship with Réver, who joined the club at the same time as me, helps us stay united on the field," commented Rafael Vaz.

The defender also praised manager Zé Ricardo. "It's difficult to talk about him; he's a super positive, kind, humane, and honest guy. Football needs coaches like that. Flamengo found a coach who knows what it's like to work here. Zé deserves congratulations for doing his job, and today, it's no surprise, he has the group in his hands," Vaz said.