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In an atmosphere of fraternization and exchange of information, the directors of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo and Club Bolívar met on Tuesday night (14) for the traditional dinner on the eve of the games. The meeting took place on the eve of the clash between the teams in the Copa Libertadores da América.

Representing Mais Querido were the vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, the executive director, Bruno Spindel, and Diogo Lemos, member of the Football Council responsible for relations with Federations and Confederations. On the Bolivian side, Jorge Del Solar, sporting director and vice football director, and Eduardo Valdivia, CEO of the club, were present.

During the dinner, those involved not only enjoyed moments of camaraderie, but also took the opportunity to discuss the current situation in South American football. Topics such as game strategies, challenges faced by teams and trends in the continent's football scene were addressed, demonstrating mutual interest in promoting the growth and improvement of sport in the region.

With the Libertadores knocking on the door, the meeting served as an opportunity for directors to exchange insights and strengthen ties, showing that, beyond the four lines, football is also a space for interaction and cooperation between clubs.

The expectation for the clash between Flamengo and Bolívar are high, and the climate of mutual respect and friendship between the directors promises to extend onto the field. Tomorrow is Libertadores day, and fans are eagerly awaiting another exciting contest in the biggest club tournament in South America.

Bolívar's coach, Flávio Robatto, shed light on his team's next clash against Flamengo, highlighting the immense difficulty that awaits the Bolivians. In statements prior to the match, Robatto emphasized the red and black's imperative need to win.

"It will be a very, very difficult challenge. The (Flamengo) team is in great need, they are forced to win ", stated Robatto. These words, full of caution and respect for the opponent, reflect the magnitude of the challenge that Bolívar will face.

The coach recognized Flamengo's power, describing them as having the best squad on the continent. Such recognition highlights the awareness of the technical and tactical superiority that the Rio club brings to the confrontation. Robatto does not underestimate the task that lies ahead of his team, making it clear that the battle goes beyond the field of play.

"It will not only be a football challenge, because we will probably be classified when the match ends, but a challenge for glory", explained the coach. His analysis points to the duality of the clash: while Bolívar may already be guaranteed an advanced position in the competition, Flamengo seeks more than points - it aims to affirm its greatness and restore its wounded pride.

In addition, Robatto highlighted the emotional aspect of the clash for his players, highlighting the determination and ambition that permeate the Bolivian squad. "It's an emotional challenge for the players, who are eager to show that they can be protagonists in such a difficult duel", he emphasized.

O Flamengohas not lifted a Carioca Championship title since 2021. In total, there were two seasons of seeing Fluminense prevail in the finals and keep the trophy . Now, Mais Querido has 38 titles in the competition. However, the Rubro-Negro board has a lot to do with this.

Right after Flamengo in front of Palestino, Tite held a press conference and spoke about priorities for the season. The coach is waiting, for example, for contact with the Red and Black board to understand whether to prioritize the Brasileirão or the Libertadores. However, he drew attention when he mentioned the behind-the-scenes information about the latest matches.

After scoring a wide score of 3 to 0 in the first game of the Carioca final, it was expected that Tite would spare half of the squad in the second leg with the Libertadores in mind. However, the coach, even after the players had an exhausting sequence, selected all the starters in the second game.

This is because Marcos Braz, Rodolfo Landim and Bruno Spindel wanted to win the State and asked Tite prioritize the tournament. Thus, the coach did not give the athletes a rest following a request from the board of Mais Querido.

“It's sitting down to see what the management also wants. You have to be in tune. We established, when the management stated: our priority is to win the Carioca Championship. Bruno Spíndel, Marcos (Braz) put it, the president put it, the vice put it. We talk about this in the locker room”, reveals Tite.

Now, with the entire squad available, Tite will focus on the activities for Rubro-Negro’s debut in the Brasileirão. Flamengo debuts in the competition next Sunday (14), at 4pm, against Atlético GO, at the Serra Dourada Stadium.