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Rival serves as inspiration for Flamengo

Vasco was the only team to defeat Ceará, at Castelão, in this edition of the Brazilian Championship

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Ceará's performance at Castelão Stadium in this Brazilian Championship is impressive. The club's only loss on home soil was to Vasco da Gama, a Rio de Janeiro team. That's why their rivals are serving as inspiration for Flamengo in Wednesday's match (November 03.11) in Fortaleza.

And the red-and-blacks hope to have a trump card to replicate the Cruzmaltinos' feat: the support of their large fan base in the Northeast. Midfielder Correa believes this can indeed make a difference.

"We know that Ceará has only lost at home to Vasco, but each game is a story. Their home record is good, but this is Flamengo, the fans will show up and I'm sure we'll fight for a good result," said the midfielder, who believes this is a crucial game for Flamengo.

"It's a decisive game. We're trying to stay away from this uncomfortable zone. It's an important, difficult game. We're focused on getting a good result," he explained.

The midfielder also gives his take on how the red-and-black team should behave in Wednesday's match. According to him, they need to be prepared for anything and show a lot of determination when marking.

"It's going to be tough. A team that defends strongly and counterattacks. Every game is different, and we have to be prepared for anything. We can't go all out against Ceará," he concluded.

Flamengo and Ceará face off this Wednesday at 22 p.m. Ceará and Flamengo are very close in the standings, and this Wednesday's matchup is crucial for both teams. Flamengo has 43 points and is in 11th place. Flamengo has 39 and is in 13th place. Both teams are aiming to qualify for the Copa Sudamericana.

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