Cássio remembered the conflict against motorsport and decided on the Cruzeiro project.
On the eve of the Copa Sudamericana final, between Cruzeiro and Racing, goalkeeper Cássio recalled when he shone in the penalty shootout in an old duel against Argentine Avelanada, when he played for Corinthians. Furthermore, the number 12 predicted Caboloso's decision in search of a positive result to guarantee the title of the continental tournament.