Léo Ortiz on his fitness for Flamengo v Palmeiras Libertadores final | OneFootball

Flamengo and Palmeiras to decide the Libertadores final at the Monumental de Lima, in Peru, this Saturday (29)

Léo Ortiz has recovered from injury and is available for Flamengo for the Libertadores final this Saturday (29). Despite questions about whether he will start, the number 3 says he is confident in whichever team faces Palmeiras at the Monumental de Lima, in Peru.

— We arrive very confident, very excited to enjoy this moment. It’s not every day you reach a Libertadores final. We need to value and make the most of it on the field, playing a great game — highlighted Léo Ortiz, who added:

— The Nation is everywhere. They took us to the airport in Rio and there are already a lot of people here waiting to experience this moment with us. It’s really special — pointed out the defender to the Libertadores communications team.

How long has it been since Léo Ortiz last played?

Léo Ortiz hasn’t played since the win over Racing (ARG) on October 29. On that occasion, however, the player played through pain to help the team qualify for the Libertadores final. Thus, at the end of the match in Avellaneda, the defender cried with emotion.

What was Léo Ortiz’s injury?

In the match between Flamengo and Palmeiras, in the second round of the Brasileirão, Vitor Roque fell on Léo Ortiz’s ankle. Before the end, the red-black defender asked to be substituted. Exams then revealed a sprain of the right ankle ligament.

What time does Flamengo vs Palmeiras take place?

With Léo Ortiz available, Flamengo faces Palmeiras this Saturday (29). The teams will face off starting at 6 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Monumental de Lima, in Peru.

The match will be broadcast live on Rede Globo (free-to-air TV), SporTV (subscription channel), ESPN (cable channel), and Disney+ (streaming). Meanwhile, Coluna do Fla TV, on YouTube, will cover everything ‘in loco’ so that Flamengo fans don’t miss a single detail.

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