To prepare for the high altitude of Quito, the Flamengo delegation plans to arrive early in the country to adapt the players to the ball speed. The Spanish midfielder Saúl will play in altitude for the first time and highlighted that the 10-degree temperature in Quito will be beneficial compared to the previous heat. The newly hired Freitas recalled his experience in altitude Colombian by River, while Danilo warned about the difficulties of logistics and arbitration in the continental competition.
The Flamengo coach Leonardo Jardim has only spared Pulgar from the starting lineup against Remo and aims to have a secure performance in Ecuador to decide the classification in the Maracanã.