Flamengo hosted Vasco on Saturday night (19) for the Brazilian Championship. In a difficult match, Rubro-Negro came away with a 1-1 draw, with a goal scored by Vinicius Junior. After the match, right-back Rodinei spoke to the press in the mixed zone and evaluated the result achieved at Maracanã.

"We wanted to maintain our lead, and a win today was crucial. But everyone knows the Brasileirão is long, and we still have many matches ahead. Now it's time to forget the competition for now and focus on River Plate," said the full-back.

Late in the match, Everton Ribeiro was fouled hard by Riascos in the defensive half, and some players ended up arguing on the field. Subsequently, Rhodolfo and Cuéllar were sent off, as were two opposing players.

"I was well out of the way of the shoving. I don't know if Riasco shoved Everton Ribeiro in the face or not. I was on the other side of the field, and then I just saw the referee sending off my teammates. I asked Rhodolfo, and he said he hadn't done anything. Rivalry counts, because no one wants to play in a derby and lose. I stay completely out of the fray, but it was an incident everyone saw. Now it's time to cool off and rest; we'll have to decide on Wednesday," he commented.

Mais Querido's next commitment will be on Wednesday (23), valid for the Conmebol Libertadores, when they face River Plate, at 21:45 pm, at the Monumental stadium.