Ayrton Lucas celebrates after Flamengo beat Remo in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Full-back started once again in Flamengo’s win over Remo

Flamengo beat Remo 1-0 this Sunday (06) in a match valid for the 26th round of the Brasileirão. Starting in yet another clash, full-back Ayrton Lucas celebrated his own performance amid the Mais Querido’s marathon of matches. Therefore, the defender highlighted the care routine that has supported his recent good form.

— We have to take care of ourselves, right? Especially off the pitch. We have to do our job, because in Brazil there are a lot of games, so sometimes you don’t get to choose when you’re going to have a run of matches. I’m happy that I’ve been able to respond well, without injuries, which is the most important thing for an athlete -, he said, before concluding:

— It’s important to take care of yourself not only off the pitch, but inside the club as well. We try to do work that helps us feel good. So, I’m happy to be doing well on the pitch and in all the work, because one thing leads to another -, Ayrton Lucas concluded.

How did Ayrton Lucas become a starter at Flamengo?

Ayrton Lucas is on a run of eight straight games as a starter for Flamengo. Therefore, the full-back took over the position after Alex Sandro was sidelined with pain in his right calf. In this way, his teammate’s injury opened the door for the good form shown by the No. 6.

Thus, his recent performances reinforce the full-back’s importance in the team put together by Leonardo Jardim. However, the expectation is that Alex Sandro will compete for the spot again as soon as he fully recovers. Even so, Ayrton Lucas is taking advantage of the opportunity to show consistency throughout the matches.

How does Ayrton Lucas assess Flamengo’s run without conceding goals?

Ayrton Lucas also commented on Flamengo’s run of three games without conceding a goal. Against Botafogo, Mirassol and Remo, the Rubro-Negro came through unscathed on all three occasions. Thus, the defender reinforced the importance of the defensive phase for the group’s confidence.

“We think about that (not conceding goals). When we do end up conceding, we watch the videos to see what we can improve. So, I think another game without conceding is very important for us at the back because of the confidence factor. As I said, we have to defend well and give our all, because we know that if we don’t concede, there are a lot of people up front who will make the difference. So, I’m happy to be doing well defensively,” Ayrton Lucas added.

In this way, the full-back’s remarks reinforce the positive collective moment being experienced by Leonardo Jardim’s team. Thus, defensive solidity also partly explains Flamengo’s rise to the top of the Brasileirão in this 26th round.

What is Flamengo’s next game?

With Ayrton Lucas available, Flamengo return to the pitch this Thursday (10) to face Independiente del Valle (ECU). Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estádio Olímpico Atahualpa, in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings all the details of Flamengo’s 2026 season. So, stay tuned to the website, social media and YouTube. In addition, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the match against Independiente del Valle.

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