Flamengo draws and apologizes to the fans.

247 with Flamengo's official website - After drawing with Sport and settling for a meager point in the first game of the Brazilian Championship, another draw this Saturday at Engenhão against Internacional. And it felt like a defeat. Without a doubt, that was the feeling with which every Flamengo fan left the field after the result. Against Internacional, Flamengo had a good lead on the scoreboard, but conceded space and the result of the match. Therefore, the players apologized to the fans and promised to work hard to achieve better results in the coming rounds.

Making his debut tonight, Ibson spoke little, but his words conveyed the feelings of a born-and-bred Flamengo fan, who was shaken by the result.

"We just have to apologize to the fans, especially those who came here today (Saturday). We know the result wasn't good and we need to work twice as hard now. We have to play better games to get our first win," he said. The number 7 was the most enthusiastic player in the last training session.

Renato, who also has a strong connection with the fans, came on in the second half but couldn't help Flamengo secure a victory. As a result, at the final whistle, he and the entire team were booed. He doesn't disapprove of the fans' reaction.

"The boos are justified. The fans were on our side, supporting us throughout the game, and they weren't at all happy with the result. We know how bad it is to draw at home. I won't even mention the first round, since it was in Recife. The obligation to win has become even greater now. We have to get three points against Ponte Preta and then win at home," Renato concluded.