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A magical moment for Fábio Luciano

Fábio Luciano can't hide his excitement at playing in his first final wearing a Flamengo shirt.

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At 33 years old, accustomed to deciding titles, defender Fábio Luciano doesn't hide his excitement about playing in his first final for Flamengo. A fan favorite, the Flamengo captain believes any problems should be forgotten for tomorrow's match against Botafogo. "I'm 33, I've already decided several titles, and I approach the final that starts tomorrow as if it were the first and last of my career. It's a magical, joyful moment that any player wants to experience. This isn't the time to think about problems, like the strain of the trip to Mexico. It's time to go out on the field, fight all the time, and deserve the victory," Fábio Luciano instructs. The fact that Botafogo will be missing four players for tomorrow's match is also downplayed by the defender. For Fábio Luciano, Flamengo can't go out on the field believing they'll win easily and have a good advantage in next weekend's match. "I see two balanced teams, characterized by their team spirit and the good rapport between the players." I'm not thinking about securing a good advantage for the next game, no. It won't be easy. The important thing is that we win, even if it's by the smallest margin possible," he warned. The players participated in a recreational training session this morning in Gávea. Afterward, the delegation headed to the Windsor Hotel in Barra da Tijuca.