FABRÍCIO BRUNO COMMENTS ON THE GOAL AGAINST CRUZEIRO: "IT'S THE EX'S LAW, SHE'S ALWAYS MARKING A PRESENCE"

The Flamengo beat Atlético-Mg in the MRV Arena and isolated themselves at the top of the Brasileirão with 30 points. The duel against the Mineiros also ended up marking a new beginning for one of Rio's red-black players. That's because striker Carlinhos started the match and scored his first goal with the sacred mantle. In an interview, the player spoke about the moment, the goal and the mourning due to the recent death of his mother.

"(I would say) he is a winner. I'm a guy who never gave up. I lost my mother a few years ago. 15 days, I'm still grieving. It's been difficult, but I have to continue. As I always think, she dressed me in her armor. When she saw that I was ready, she left. me to say this. I know that she is in the arms of the Lord, and that is what comforts me. I want to tell (to Carlinhos at the beginning of the year) that I arrived here due to God's merit and my work", said Carlinhos, at half-time.

Carlinhos made his debut in the first round of the Brasileirão, against Atlético-GO, and then again had the opportunity as a starter against Palmeiras. The striker spent just 45 minutes on the field at Allianz. Carlinhos only played again against Juventude, but only spent four minutes on the field.

The chance to start against Atlético-MG came due to the physical exhaustion of Pedro, who is going through a sequence of games. Carlinhos scored the goal in the 24th minute after a play by Luiz Araújo and Wesley. The full-back shot, but the ball hit the post, and the number 22, well positioned, put it into the back of the net.

This Wednesday (3), Cuiabá fought until the end, but ended up defeated by Botafogo, 2-1, in the Arena Pantanal, in a game valid for the 14th round of the Brazilian Championship. In addition to losing their streak of five unbeaten games, Cuiabá already knows that they will have two absences for the next game, against Flamengo.

Cuiabá entered the field with four players suspended, and two of them received cards yellow and are suspended from the next round. The team's starting midfielder, Filipe Augusto was warned 11 minutes into the second half, for stepping on the opposing player after losing control of the ball.

Who also doesn't face Flamengo is striker André Luís. Reserve from the Mato Grosso team, the player left the bench in the 19th minute of the second half, replacing Clayson, and in the final stretch of the match, in the 40th minute, he received a yellow card after a foul on full-back Cuiabano.

Flamengo x Cuiabá

Flamengo and Cuiabá face each other next Saturday, July 6th, in a game valid for the 15th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be played at Maracanã, and the ball starts at 8pm (Brasília time). Initially, the match was scheduled for 9pm (Brasília time), but the CBF confirmed the change in time due to Brazil's game in the Copa América.

Fabrício Bruno, Flamengo defender, revealed in an interview with FlaTV that the Rio club occupies a special place in his career. With a sincere and emotional tone, the player highlighted his identification with the team and gratitude for everything the Flamengo provided in his career in football. Since arriving at Flamengo, Fabrício Bruno has not hidden his admiration for the club.

"Flamengo is the club that I identify with the most in my career," he said. This identification goes beyond the field, permeating the club's entire structure and fans. According to the defender, the connection with the team is deep, being a daily motivational factor. Fabrício also highlighted the importance of personal records achieved at Flamengo.

"It's the club where I have the most games and the most goals", he said, showing that his time with the team is marked by significant numbers. These records are the result of the commitment and dedication that the player has shown since his arrival. Gratitude is a constant feeling in Fabrício’s words. "I'm very grateful for everything," he emphasized. He considers it a privilege to be part of Flamengoand expresses this feeling through his daily dedication. "The greatest privilege is waking up and coming here to give your all", he declared, highlighting the satisfaction of being able to contribute to the club.

The defender does not hide the pride he feels when wearing the Flamengo shirt. For him, the magnitude of the club is an additional motivator. "Even more so given the magnitude of Flamengo's size," he stated, reinforcing the idea that the club has a unique relevance in the football scene. Wearing the red-black mantle is, for Fabrício, an unparalleled honor.