Gabriel ‘Gabigol’ Barbosa took in his first game as a Flamengo player yesterday as the Rubro-Negro overcame Bangu 2-1 at the Maracana and shared his thoughts after the game.

“It is a special stadium for Brazilians. I have been very happy here previously [having won Olympic Gold here] and now I hope to be happy at Flamengo too. Physically I am doing well it is just too bad that I can not play. I am eager to take to the field. I am happy with this team and I hope to be able to help Flamengo,” he told Globoesporte.