Léo Ortiz hails Rodrigo Caio’s set-piece goal in Flamengo v Atlético-MG | OneFootball

Flamengo regained the lead of the Brasileirão after a set-piece goal scored by Léo Ortiz

Flamengo took to the field on Sunday night (27), when they beat Atlético-MG, 1-0, in a match for the 17th round of the Brasileirão. With the result, the Most Beloved reassumed and isolated itself at the top of the Brazilian Championship, as it reached 36 points in the standings. The author of the winning goal, Léo Ortiz praised Rodrigo Caio after scoring from a set piece.

— We work a lot on it and the team has been concentrating a lot on set pieces. I think that's why we're having this method in the last games. Because it's a very decisive factor in matches like this. These matches are decided in the details and the detail, sometimes, is a set piece -, he said, before adding:

— Rodrigo is a specialist (in set pieces). So, he motivates us a lot and asks for a lot of concentration at this moment, because he knows the importance of it. And we have been working. Of course, with the days we have between the games, we can't work a lot on the field. But he shows us many plays and videos. So, this helps us inside, so methods from everyone -, he concluded.

How was Léo Ortiz's goal?

In summary, at the 29th minute of the second half, Flamengo opened the scoring with a beautiful goal from Léo Ortiz. In the play, Luiz Araújo took a free kick in the small area of Atlético-MG and the 'number 10 of the defense' headed firmly into the goal, making it 1-0 on the scoreboard and securing the red-black victory.

Who is the leader of the Brasileirão?

With the victory over Atlético-MG, Flamengo not only reassumed but also isolated itself at the top of the Brasileirão. This is because, the team led by Filipe Luís reached 36 points. Cruzeiro, the runner-up, lost the 17th round 2-1 to Ceará and remained with 34, falling to second place.

What is Flamengo's next match?

Now, Flamengo turns the key to focus on the Copa do Brasil competition. This is because, on Thursday (31), the Most Beloved meets Atlético-MG again, for the round of 16 of the knockout tournament. The teams face each other again at Maracanã, starting at 9:30 pm (Brasília time).

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