Léo Ortiz downplays Flamengo’s win over Fluminense: “It’s not much…” | OneFootball

Flamengo overcame Fluminense in the state final penalties on Sunday (08)

Flamengo's first title in 2026 could ease the pressure on the team. However, Léo Ortiz acknowledges that the Red-Black Nation deserves much more than the Campeonato Carioca. This is because the Most Beloved plans for more achievements.

— We were under a lot of pressure. Even more so when we don't meet the expectations placed on us. But we knew things would turn around. A Carioca is little for the year we intend to have. So now we aim for the big goals, which are Libertadores, the Brazilian Championship, and the Copa do Brasil – stated Léo Ortiz after the title on Sunday (08).

What is the context of Léo Ortiz's statement?

The defender was one of the most criticized members of the Red-Black. Some fans even said that the defender was overweight. There were rumors that people were in front of the building where the number 3 lives to monitor food deliveries.

Did Léo Ortiz play against Fluminense?

Leonardo Jardim selected the athlete as a starter against Fluminense at Maracanã. Thus, the player performed well again and even scored in the penalty shootout for the title.

What is Flamengo's next game?

With Léo Ortiz available, Flamengo returns to focus on the Brasileirão. Therefore, this Wednesday (11), Leonardo Jardim's team faces Cruzeiro, starting at 21:30 (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the fifth round of the tournament.

Thus, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the clash between Flamengo and Cruzeiro through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open TV), GE TV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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