Flamengo knows it can't afford to slip up this Wednesday. Coach Rogério Lourenço's team begins its Copa Libertadores quarterfinal series against Universidad de Chile at the Maracanã stadium and understands the importance of securing a victory, preferably without conceding a goal, playing at home. Despite this, the team guarantees there will be no desperation to secure a result.

Young defender David believes that, like what happened against Corinthians, the red-and-black team can indeed gain a significant advantage at Maracanã. He emphasizes the importance of not conceding goals, but says the team can't afford to dwell on it if that happens. After all, the decision on who will qualify won't be made until next week.

"We know that not conceding goals is crucial, but even if we do, we can't despair. It's a 180-minute game, and the game here at Maracanã might give one team an advantage, but the game that will really decide the game is the one against Chile. But we hope to not concede goals, play as well as we did against Corinthians, and leave Maracanã with a good result," he said.

Coach Rogério Lourenço, in turn, is mirroring the series against Corinthians, in the round of 16, to achieve success in this stage as well.

"We're prepared for anything. We're going to play a 180-minute match, and there won't be any despair here. This Wednesday, we have the opportunity to gain an advantage, since we'll be at home and with our fans, but we'll always be a balanced team," he added.