Royal reveals key to fine form, warns on Flamengo-Palmeiras race

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·28 August 2026

Royal reveals key to fine form, warns on Flamengo-Palmeiras race

What did Emerson Royal, Flamengo full-back, say in an interview this Thursday (27)?

Emerson Royal has managed to silence some criticism and earn praise from Flamengo fans. In an interview this Thursday (27), at CT Ninho do Urubu, the full-back made a point of highlighting the good moment he is experiencing with the Sacred Shirt and, in addition, gave details about the secret behind this “turning point” at Rubro-Negro.

– I’ve been improving every day. As I usually say, I work quietly and I’ve been evolving a lot. Coach Jardim has been talking to me a lot so I can do simple things well. That’s what he has been telling me, and I believe that’s the secret to this turning point -, said Emerson Royal.

Since arriving at Flamengo, Emerson Royal had not yet managed to become a unanimous favorite among the fans. However, at the moment, the player has been able to maintain his level of performance, earning credit with Rubro-Negro. In addition, under Leonardo Jardim’s command, the athlete has become the starting right-back in Libertadores matches.

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HOW DOES EMERSON ROYAL SEE THE TITLE RACE BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND PALMEIRAS IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

Still in the interview, Emerson Royal commented on how he sees the battle between Flamengo and Palmeiras for the Brasileirão title. In response to Rock Hudson from Coluna do Fla, the full-back said the competition is completely open and that Mengo needs to stop dropping points to stay alive in the tournament.

– For sure, the Brasileirão is still wide open. We have the potential to be in this fight. As I always say, we always have to focus on ourselves and not look at the opponent. When we do look at the opponent, it has to be in a normal way. We can’t keep dropping points like we have in the last few rounds, especially points we’re giving away ourselves -, Royal stressed.

SEE OTHER STATEMENTS FROM EMERSON ROYAL, FLAMENGO FULL-BACK

TEAM’S DROP IN LEVEL IN RECENT MATCHES We know that in recent games, especially in the second half, we’ve had a bit of difficulty. In the second leg of the Libertadores against Cruzeiro, we also dropped off a little. We have to raise our level of concentration so that doesn’t happen. I’m not here to make excuses, especially because we know we can do better in both halves with the same intensity. COMPETITION WITH VARELA We get along very well, he’s an exceptional player, an incredible person. On the pitch, each of us tries to do our best to help Flamengo. This competition is good because we work to reach the best individual level possible. Whoever takes the field will be ready to do their best.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

With Emerson Royal available, Flamengo face Botafogo this Sunday (30) in the Brasileirão. In short, the ball starts rolling at 4:00 pm (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. In this way, Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will show the details of the match on YouTube, in addition to its website and social media. Finally, Rede Globo (free-to-air TV), GETV (YouTube), and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the derby.

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