Léo Ortiz anticipates a ‘war’ against Cruzeiro and looks ahead to Flamengo’s Libertadores campaign
Defender Léo Ortiz returned to the field last Sunday, in Flamengo‘s victory over Vitória in the Brazilian Serie A. With a positive performance, the defender has already shifted his focus to the next challenge: the Libertadores Round of 16 against Cruzeiro. Ortiz described the series of matches as a “war,” emphasizing the importance of a good result in the first game, away from home.
Ortiz’s Return and Preparation for the Libertadores
After recovering from a muscle injury, Léo Ortiz played the full 90 minutes against Vitória, helping to keep the Flamengo defense immaculate. He highlighted the significance of the win for the squad, downplaying the pressure after two consecutive draws in the national championship. The defender commented, emphasizing the pursuit of new achievements and a happy restart:
In ‘turbulent’ moments that we experience at Flamengo, due to its size and demands, when we go two games without a win, a victory like this is needed.
Next Challenge: Cruzeiro vs. Flamengo in the Libertadores
Flamengo is preparing to face Cruzeiro on two crucial dates in the Libertadores. The first match will take place this Wednesday (12), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Mineirão. The second leg, which will decide qualification, is scheduled for August 19th, at the same time, but at the Maracanã. With Léo Ortiz back and in good form, the Rio de Janeiro team aims to start this decisive phase on the right foot.
By Equipe M360
