Rubro-Negros don't see favorites in the classic
Flamengo's team predicts a balanced match next Sunday against Vasco
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
Flamengo and Vasco will write another chapter in the history of the Clássico dos Milhões next Sunday (August 01.08st) at the Maracanã. This history is marked by unlikely results, major comebacks, and, often, victories for teams that were not considered favorites. Precisely for this reason, the red-blacks believe it is not possible to name a favorite for the match.
Midfielder Willians notes that many are tipping Vasco as the main contender for victory. However, the player believes the match will be evenly matched.
"Everyone is saying that Vasco is the favorite, since they should play at full strength. We need to be calm and know that a Flamengo and Vasco match, with all their rivalry, has to be played calmly to come out with the win. You're saying that Vasco is the favorite because of the reinforcements. Even with Flamengo in seventh and Vasco in fourteenth in the table," he said.
Goalkeeper Marcelo Lomba agrees. According to him, a victory in a match like this could boost the Gávea team's morale in the Brasileirão.
"Today we're in seventh place and we have a derby ahead of us. It's the derby of millions, and everyone knows that if we win, we'll come out with a boost. At Vasco, they also know that if they win, they'll bounce back in the competition. Meanwhile, Flamengo, if they win, can return to the top four," said the goalkeeper, who gave the example of the duel against Botafogo, when Flamengo overcame the opponent who was considered the favorite.
"History, reinforcements, and position in the table don't win games. I've often seen a team that was going to struggle win a derby. It's normal. Flamengo and Botafogo can be an example. Everyone said we would lose, but we showed our potential and got the victory," he added.
Midfielder Willians notes that many are tipping Vasco as the main contender for victory. However, the player believes the match will be evenly matched.
"Everyone is saying that Vasco is the favorite, since they should play at full strength. We need to be calm and know that a Flamengo and Vasco match, with all their rivalry, has to be played calmly to come out with the win. You're saying that Vasco is the favorite because of the reinforcements. Even with Flamengo in seventh and Vasco in fourteenth in the table," he said.
Goalkeeper Marcelo Lomba agrees. According to him, a victory in a match like this could boost the Gávea team's morale in the Brasileirão.
"Today we're in seventh place and we have a derby ahead of us. It's the derby of millions, and everyone knows that if we win, we'll come out with a boost. At Vasco, they also know that if they win, they'll bounce back in the competition. Meanwhile, Flamengo, if they win, can return to the top four," said the goalkeeper, who gave the example of the duel against Botafogo, when Flamengo overcame the opponent who was considered the favorite.
"History, reinforcements, and position in the table don't win games. I've often seen a team that was going to struggle win a derby. It's normal. Flamengo and Botafogo can be an example. Everyone said we would lose, but we showed our potential and got the victory," he added.
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