Alex Sandro hits back as Flamengo fans slate team after 8-0 win

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·3 March 2026

Alex Sandro hits back as Flamengo fans slate team after 8-0 win

Flamengo was targeted by protests even after ruthless thrashing of Madureira

Flamengo humiliated Madureira 8-0 this Monday (02), in the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca. Even so, Flamengo fans made a point of chanting “shameless team” to the squad that has disappointed this season. Asked about the protests, the full-back Alex Sandro addressed the issue.

— In our squad, we only have experienced players, players who have probably been through this situation before. It's hard to control how the fans will support us during the games. I think it's up to the fans to choose how they want to support. What remains for us is to do our job on the field, improve each time, and that's what we're doing — said Alex Sandro.

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— We are believing in what we are working on, and that's the most important thing. Obviously, Flamengo's fans have always had enormous importance for the club, for the players, but we have to focus on our work on the field — added the left-back.

HOW WAS THE NIGHT AT MARACANÃ?

Angry with the defeats in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Recopa Sul-Americana, Flamengo fans protested as the team arrived by bus at Maracanã, shouting “shameless team” and demanding commitment. Later, when the team stepped onto the field, more demands were made.

When the game started, the fans 'turned the key' and gave 100% support. With four goals from Pedro, two from Paquetá, one from Samuel Lino, and one own goal, Flamengo defeated Madureira 8-0. Despite the thrashing, the Rubro-Negro maintained a firm stance, and Alex Sandro praised the group for their attitude.

— I have to congratulate all the athletes. It was an excellent game, everyone put in the effort. We also respected the other team from start to finish, regardless of the fact that the score had many goals. We came here to do our job. We had a goal and we achieved it. Now we need to prepare better for the next match — remembered Alex Sandro, before projecting the final against Fluminense.

— We will prepare as we always do for finals, we have a squad built to be champions, that's the truth. When we are not champions, we are criticized for not being, rightly or not, that's how it is. We will prepare just as we did for other finals, we will enter the field to win — concluded the full-back.

WHEN WILL THE CAMPEONATO CARIOCA FINAL BE?

Flamengo and Fluminense will face each other in a single match this Sunday (08), starting at 6 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. If Mengão is on the field, there is full coverage by Coluna do Fla, who will be at the Sacred Temple in anticipation of witnessing the beloved team's third consecutive title.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.