Alberto and Joaquim, father and son, are die-hard fans of Flamengo who don't put rivalry aside during the World Club Cup. In an interview with Lance!, they both stated that they can't root for the success of their rivals. They are passionate about Flamengo (Photo: Lucas Bayer/Lance!). "It's great to see the path that Brazilians are taking. But for me, everyone could lose, and I am Flamengo until the end. For me, it's Flamengo. There's no way to root for our rivals. But it's great that Brazil has the strength to compete and show that we are not just anything," said Joaquim. Alberto added, "The atmosphere in the city is great. Flamengo's fans, Palmeiras, Botafogo, and Fluminense. A healthy rivalry, but football is football because it has this rivalry. Flamengo can't root for Fluminense. We have to get along very well, be happy, and Flamengo champion."

When commenting on the victory over Chelsea, Joaquim and Alberto asserted that Flamengo deserved to win. For the father and son, the feeling of seeing the Rubro-Negro overcome a European club is indescribable. "Surreal. It's an out-of-this-world experience to follow Flamengo up close. Yesterday, especially, a very important game, and we managed a comeback. To feel it with everyone is a very big emotion. It's a game that will be marked in the history of all Flamengo fans," said Joaquim, thanking his father for being able to experience Flamengo in the World Club Cup: "Sensational. If it weren't for my old man, I wouldn't have this. I am eternally grateful to him." "Great. It's a unique opportunity. It's a great pride to see what the team played and represented. Flamengo deserved it. It wasn't just any game. We are already qualified, and we'll see who our opponent will be. We are optimistic. We are leaving tomorrow, but we hope to buy the ticket for the final," Alberto concluded.