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Matías Viña Returns as Starter in Flamengo x Atlético-MG Match

Flamengo won against Atlético-MG on Sunday (27), by 1 to 0, in a match valid for the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship. In addition to the three points conquered by Mengão, the night had a 'special taste' for Matías Viña, who returned to being a starter for the first time after a serious knee injury. After the match, the full-back celebrated his return to the fields.

— Happy for the victory, for the guy who scored the goal [Léo Ortiz]. And then, for the return. It's been almost two months since I played against Fortaleza, but I didn't have much space. It's difficult too, a ten-month recovery. I was out for a long time, but these guys helped me a lot. My family at home too -, he said, before concluding:

— It's a difficult process, that few players go through and know what suffering is like outside. So, it's about enjoying the moment now that I'm back, and making the most of every moment. I don't know if I was ready for 80 (minutes). I had already spoken with Filipe that I had a bit of weight on my legs, but it was fine. In the 80 minutes, I felt good. I stayed a bit further back, didn't push as much -, concluded Matías Viña.

WHAT WAS VIÑA'S LAST GAME AS FLAMENGO'S STARTER?

Viña's last game as a starter for Flamengo had been on August 3, 2024, in the 1-0 defeat to São Paulo. This is because, a few games later, the full-back suffered a serious injury to his right knee and was away from the fields for about ten months. Now, fully recovered from the injury, the Uruguayan continues to seek more opportunities with the Sacred Mantle.

IS VIÑA AVAILABLE FOR FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

With Viña available, Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (31) to face Atlético-MG, for the Copa do Brasil. The interstate classic takes place at 21:30 (Brasília time), at the Maracanã, for the first leg of the tournament's round of 16. Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring the most rubro-negra coverage on the internet, through YouTube, site, and social networks.

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