After the match at Allianz Parque, Flamengo coach Zé Ricardo spoke to reporters in the stadium's press room. The coach praised the players' determination despite the challenging situation of playing with a man down since the end of the first half, praising everyone's solidarity and dedication during the second half. The coach also emphasized that the championship is still open, with many teams close to the leaders performing well in the competition.

I think it was a matter of circumstance. His position would have been on the other side of the pitch, but since he was coming onto the field at that moment, we asked Éverton to move to that side so we wouldn't waste time. If the ball had fallen to the opponent's feet, we wouldn't have left any space. He capitalized on the opportunity and scored. He's an athlete who has shown great desire on a daily basis, an extremely technical player who will be very important to us on this journey.

Expectations were set for a great match, and they were met. Several ingredients were put in place for that. We were down a man in the first half, which complicated things a bit. Ideally, we would have finished the game with all 11 players on the field. It took tremendous solidarity from the players after that moment, and they showed it. They were fantastic. We could have even won the match, as we created a few chances after the goal. We remained close to Palmeiras, which is very important.

No comment on that. I didn't see the play up close, but the referee was nearby. I was thinking of taking him off at halftime, but unfortunately, he was sent off beforehand. We lost a defensive player who was good at distributing the ball.

Diego was very tired after playing five or six matches. We were going to rest him against Vitória, but he really wanted to play that match. Down one man, we needed to reinforce the flanks and also press inside, while maintaining speed on the wings. We could have gained some ground in maintaining possession with him on the field, but there was still plenty of time left to make that choice. We brought on Cuéllar, who was able to protect the edge of the box well. Réver and Rafael Vaz put in top-level performances and were crucial. We have to celebrate the good result we achieved here.

There are still 13 rounds to go. We have several teams improving in the competition. The important thing right now is to score points and stay in the mix, to stay at the top when the final rounds arrive. We knew it would be an extremely difficult game, especially playing with ten men from the first half. If we had let them open up a four-point lead, the difference would have been more significant. We gained one point, not lost two. It's a result to celebrate.

Everyone tries to play with the tools they have. It seems to me he did a test in the locker room before going on the field. Cuca is experienced and successful. I don't see a problem with that. In our team talk, we were already considering Gabriel's potential to play. His participation in the game further enhances the result, as he's the best striker in the country and poses a threat every time he touches the ball.

We always expect enthusiasm, joy, and a desire to push the team from Flamengo fans. The demonstration we received from them at the airports was one of satisfaction with the team's willingness and the strong performances we've been putting in. We're happy to be able to bring this joy to them. There are still many rounds left before the championship ends, and we count on their support until the end.

We'd been saying it would be an important game, but not a decisive one. We needed to enter the match with these ingredients, but we know that's not the case. The players were very attentive and focused at every moment of the game, which allowed us to always be together and create counterattacks. Palmeiras performed well in aerial play, which is a strong characteristic of theirs. Every point is important, and we hope to continue well in the competition.