Alex Sandro hails team, eyes Carioca title: "Built to be champions" | OneFootball

Flamengo delivered a historic thrashing against Madureira on Monday, winning 8-0 at Maracanã. The result secured the team a spot in the final of the Campeonato Carioca. Left-back Alex Sandro highlighted the team's attitude during the match.

“We must congratulate all the players. Everyone put in the effort. We continued to respect the other team even with the wide score. We had a goal and we achieved it. Now it's time to work for the next match,” he said to SporTV.

The player also spoke about the fans' pressure after the match and stated that the squad will prepare to win the State Championship.

“Our squad only has players who have been through this situation before. It's difficult to control how the fans react during games. Our job is on the field. We believe in what we are working on. Our fans have always been very important,” he declared.

“We always prepare for finals. The squad was formed to be champions. When we are not champions, we are held accountable. That's how it is. We will strive to win,” he concluded.

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*By Gazeta Press

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