Confirmed as a starter for tomorrow's match, defensive midfielder Paulinho will make his 49th appearance for Flamengo. For him, returning to the team at Mineirão Stadium is a special experience. "My last game at Mineirão is one of fond memories. It was a victory over Cruzeiro, which gave Ipatinga the 2005 Minas Gerais title. I hope to get another good result so Flamengo can begin to emerge from this awkward situation," said the player. Paulinho is confident that the training sessions in Belo Horizonte will help Flamengo recover in the Brazilian Championship. "We've worked hard, and we're all thinking the same way. We need to play well and win to make a breakthrough in the Brazilian Championship."