Flamengo has given up trying to convert goalkeeper Bruno's two-match suspension (one already served) into food baskets. According to the club's lawyer, Michel Assef Filho, the club will accept the TJD's decision and await the appeal hearing next Tuesday, after the semi-final has already been played. Therefore, number 20 Diego is confirmed as the starter for Sunday's semi-final against Fluminense at the Maracanã.

Defender Ronaldo Angelim, one of the most experienced players in the group, stated that Diego has already proven that he is a great goalkeeper and that everyone in the squad has a lot of confidence in his work.

"I just found out that Bruno won't be playing. We're sorry, but it doesn't change much. Diego has already proven that he's a great goalkeeper and deserves to be at Flamengo. He had a great Fla-Flu in the last match and has everything to repeat that excellent performance in this semifinal. All of us in the squad have a lot of confidence in his work."