REVENGE? GERSON INFLAMES FLAMENGO'S CLOTHING ROOM, RECALLING ATLÉTICO-MG ATTACKER'S PROVOCATION

Flamengo beat Atlético-MG last Wednesday (3), by the score of 4 to 2. Captain and team leader, Gerson was responsible for another motivational speech before the clash. Before the match, the number 8 reminded the team of the last duel against the Minas Gerais team, in which Paulinho stepped on the Rubro-Negro shield at Maracanã.

"The guys (Atlético-MG) came to our house, they took our chance They scored the goal, they stepped on our shield, they told our fans to shut up. I don't accept that. I don't accept anyone coming to my house and disrespecting me. chance to play a great game. Respecting, but sharing strongly. Let's educate their team by playing ball", declared Gerson, in a video published on 'FlaTV'.

At the time, the match that Gerson mentioned was the one Flamengo's 3-0 defeat to the Minas Gerais team at Maracanã, in the Brasileirão in 2023. Paulinho, Atlético-MG striker, scored one of the goals and celebrated by stepping on the Mais Querido shield and asking the red-black fans for silence.FLAMENGO'S SITUATION IN THE BRAZILIAN

With the defeat of Atlético-MG, Flamengo isolated itself at the top of the leaderboard, reaching 30 points. Furthermore, Mais Querido was able to count on Palmeiras' stumble against Grêmio and, thus, distanced itself by two points from second place.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT CONFRONTATION

Now, the Mais Querido focuses on the next confrontation. The squad continues preparing for the match against Cuiabá, next Saturday (6), at 8pm. The game will be held at Maracanã, for the 15th round of the Brasileirão.