Vagner Love knows that all eyes on Wednesday night (April 27.04) will be on the duel between Adriano and Ronaldo. In the match between Flamengo and Corinthians, the two center forwards, who have been among the best in Brazil in recent years, are the main protagonists. The Artilheiro do Amor, however, as a luxurious "supporting actor" that he is, also expects to have a standout performance.

In this Copa Libertadores Round of 16 series, which promises to be an epic battle, the envy of any Hollywood production, Vagner is already betting on a victory for the Emperor: "Adriano has to win at all costs, or he'll get slapped." Humble, despite being the red-and-black's top scorer this season, Love dreams of an unforgettable night at the Maracanã.

"It's going to be a good duel between two great attackers, but first the match is between Flamengo and Corinthians. They're two great teams, two great players, and I think I'm playing a supporting role in this match. But who knows, maybe I'll end up stealing the show and shining brighter than either of them?" he said.

Playing at home, Flamengo will have the massive support of its fans, who also promise to be very harsh on Ronaldo and the entire Corinthians team. Vagner Love hopes this will pay off.

"I hope it gets in his way, that they get on his case a lot and he makes things easier for us," he added.