Mutual respect on the eve of another classic
Rubro-Negros and Tricolores know that this Sunday's duel has no favorites and are betting on a balanced match at Engenhão
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
This Sunday's (September 19.09) derby between Flamengo and Fluminense isn't at the Maracanã, which is closed for renovations for the 2014 World Cup, and it's not a regional championship final. But expectations are high. After all, it's a Flamengo vs. Fluminense match. For Flamengo, a second straight win is key to jumpstarting their run in the competition. For Fluminense, the lead is at stake. Therefore, the duel is filled with anticipation on both sides.
"Fluminense's quality is unquestionable. It will be a difficult game, but they also respect us. It's a highly anticipated game; the fans will show up, and we have to respond on the field," he said.
The player emphasizes that the Brazilian Championship is very balanced and doesn't point to a favorite for the derby. According to him, each team's motivation is what can make the difference.
"The proof that the Brazilian Championship is difficult is that sometimes the leader faces the last-place team and struggles. The fact that they're high up in the table doesn't mean anything. What's important is each team's motivation to seek victory. We took a very important step in the last away game, so we have to give it our all and know that another win will put us a little further ahead in the table," said the supporter, who classifies Fla vs. Flu as a decisive game.
"It's a decisive game. Coming off a win is good, especially like this, but we can't stop there. We have to climb higher and show even better football in the next rounds. It's a decisive derby, and we're coming off a win. Of course, it's still a bad phase, but I'm sure it will pass," he added.
"Fluminense's quality is unquestionable. It will be a difficult game, but they also respect us. It's a highly anticipated game; the fans will show up, and we have to respond on the field," he said.
The player emphasizes that the Brazilian Championship is very balanced and doesn't point to a favorite for the derby. According to him, each team's motivation is what can make the difference.
"The proof that the Brazilian Championship is difficult is that sometimes the leader faces the last-place team and struggles. The fact that they're high up in the table doesn't mean anything. What's important is each team's motivation to seek victory. We took a very important step in the last away game, so we have to give it our all and know that another win will put us a little further ahead in the table," said the supporter, who classifies Fla vs. Flu as a decisive game.
"It's a decisive game. Coming off a win is good, especially like this, but we can't stop there. We have to climb higher and show even better football in the next rounds. It's a decisive derby, and we're coming off a win. Of course, it's still a bad phase, but I'm sure it will pass," he added.
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