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

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·03 de março de 2026

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

Flamengo was the target of protests even after a ruthless thrashing of Madureira

Flamengo humiliated Madureira 8-0 this Monday (02), in the semifinal of the Campeonato Carioca. Even so, Flamengo fans made a point of chanting “shameless team” at the squad that has disappointed this season. Asked about the protests, left-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 games. I think the fans choose how they want to cheer. What’s left for us is to do our job on the field, keep improving, and that’s what we’re doing — said Alex Sandro.

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— We believe in what we’re working on, and that’s the most important thing. Obviously, the Flamengo fans have always been hugely important 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 THE MARACANÃ?

Angry over defeats in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Recopa Sudamericana, Flamengo fans protested when the team arrived by bus at Maracanã, shouting “shameless team” and demanding more effort. Later, when the team stepped onto the pitch, more demands were made.

Once the match began, the fans “flipped the switch” and gave 100% support. With four goals from Pedro, two from Paquetá, one from Samuel Lino and an own goal, Flamengo beat Madureira 8-0. Even with the thrashing, the Rubro-Negro maintained a firm stance, and Alex Sandro congratulated the group for their attitude.

— I have to congratulate all the players. It was an excellent game, everyone gave their all. We also respected the other team from start to finish, regardless of the fact that the score had a lot of goals. We came here to do our job. We had a goal and we achieved it. Now it’s time to prepare better for the next match — recalled Alex Sandro, before looking ahead to the final with Fluminense.

— We’re going to prepare as we always do for finals, we have a squad built to be champions, that’s the truth. When we’re not champions, we’re criticized for it, rightly or not, that’s how it is. We’ll prepare just like we did for other finals, we’ll go onto the field to win — concluded the left-back.

WHEN IS THE CAMPEONATO CARIOCA FINAL?

Flamengo and Fluminense face off in a single match this Sunday (08), starting at 6pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. If Mengão is on the field, there will be full coverage from Coluna do Fla, who will be at the Sacred Temple, eager to witness another championship for the Most Beloved.

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