Léo Ortiz move 'stuns' fans in Flamengo v Grêmio clash | OneFootball

Flamengo center-back Léo Ortiz was crucial in the winning goal against Grêmio

In the 15th round of the Brasileirão, Flamengo showed superiority over Grêmio and won 1-0. The game’s goal came from the feet of Carrascal, assisted by Emerson Royal. However, Léo Ortiz’s involvement in the play left Flamengo fans positively ‘amazed’.

With Flamengo’s center-backs holding their traditional high line, Léo Ortiz was the one who opened the path to the goal. That’s because the No. 3 made himself available to receive the pass already at midfield. After receiving it from Royal, Ortiz delivered a perfect long ball, finding the full-back already inside the box. That gave his teammate the freedom to cross and find Carrascal.

“You don’t just find center-backs like this anywhere; there’s no financial gain that outweighs the sporting value,” one internet user wrote. “He’s an outstanding player. Go ahead and think it’ll be easy to replace this guy,” said another, commenting on the defender’s role in the goal.

Check out the reaction to Léo Ortiz’s play:

Will Léo Ortiz leave Flamengo?

Léo Ortiz is under contract with Flamengo until the end of 2028. Even so, in recent weeks, Napoli (ITA) and other European clubs have made inquiries about the center-back. There is a chance of a move during the World Cup. However, Fla does not intend to negotiate players considered important to the squad. Therefore, the player will only leave if there is an offer considered “too good to refuse.”

Will Léo Ortiz play in Flamengo’s next match?

With no injuries or suspensions, Léo Ortiz is available to take the field in Flamengo’s next game. The match in question will be against Vitória on Thursday (14), in the second leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil.

In the first leg, Flamengo won 2-1 at the Maracanã. As a result, the Mais Querido now goes to Barradão needing only a draw to advance in the knockout tournament.

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