After a difficult start to the season, when he suffered a serious facial injury, midfielder Renato Augusto is celebrating his comeback. After two strong performances against Nacional-URU and Cabofriense, the player scored his first goal of the season in yesterday's match against Friburguense.

- "There's nothing better than getting back to playing well and scoring a goal. After a serious injury, the important thing is to keep playing. I'm very happy with my form, and I hope yesterday's goal can mark my return to the field."

Flamengo's number 10 recalled the importance of the upcoming games in the Carioca and Libertadores.

- "We are entering a decisive moment in the competitions. We have to stay focused to achieve victories, both in the Carioca and in the Libertadores."

In an Olympic year, the player dreams of being among Dunga's squad to compete in the Beijing games.

- "If I do my job well here at Flamengo, I may have the chance to represent Brazil in the Olympics. I will continue to dedicate myself to having this opportunity."

Even with the great affection he receives from the red-black nation, Renato Augusto believes that a title like the Libertadores would consecrate him as an idol of the fans.

- "A title like the Libertadores would put my name in Flamengo's history. Everyone here shares this thought, and we're going to fight hard to achieve it."