Léo Ortiz's prediction for Flamengo v Cruzeiro in the Libertadores | OneFootball

Léo Ortiz will start in the match between Flamengo and Cruzeiro at the Maracanã

Flamengo and Cruzeiro. Only one will remain alive in the race for the Copa Libertadores da América. This Wednesday (19), the teams face off at the Maracanã starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). Before the ball starts rolling, center back Léo Ortiz made an optimistic prediction about the result that can come when team and fans are united.

— (What do you expect from the fans?) Relentless support until the end, so that we can secure qualification. Regardless of the scenario, we’re prepared for anything. We’re very focused on qualifying. So, we hope they (the fans) help us until the final whistle. We’re sure they’re in the mood for a great battle, just like we are. Let’s go together, and when we come together, we’re hard to beat, especially at the Maracanã — said Léo Ortiz in an interview with Flamengo TV.

Léo Ortiz will start against Cruzeiro. In addition to the number 3, the team will take the field with Rossi, Emerson Royal, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Erick Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Samuel Lino, Gonzalo Plata and Pedro. In other words, names like Lucas Paquetá and Bruno Henrique will be on the bench.

WHAT TIME IS FLAMENGO VS CRUZEIRO?

After a 1-1 draw at Mineirão, the teams take the field and the ball starts rolling at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. The match will be broadcast by Globo on free-to-air TV across Brazil, GETV (YouTube), and Paramount Plus. However, the best and most rubro-negra coverage is from Coluna do Fla, live from the Sacred Temple of world football. So, stay tuned to our social media and website.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION?

— Flamengo’s fans have a decisive role in today’s game. The Nation needs to push from start to finish and be very patient. Today is a match that will be decided in the details, so no boos, no complaints. As Léo Ortiz said, when the stands and the team click, they become very hard to stop — began Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

— This is the biggest game of the year. It’s the game to turn the page. Qualification today could leave Flamengo very close to the final, since the next possible opponents in the bracket are at a lower level. Therefore, maximum concentration and unity — he concluded.

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