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Flamengo Retakes Lead in Brasileirão After Léo Ortiz's Set Piece Goal

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

— It's something we work on a lot, and the team has been focusing a lot on set pieces. I think that's why we've been having this methodology in recent games. Because it's a very decisive factor in matches like this. These matches are decided on details, and sometimes the detail 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 that moment, because he knows the importance of it. And we've been working on it. Of course, with the days we have between games, it's not possible to work a lot on the field. But he shows us many plays and videos. So, that helps us a lot -, he concluded.

How Was Léo Ortiz's Goal?

In summary, at 29 minutes into the second half, Flamengo opened the scoring with a great 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 guaranteeing 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 in the lead of the Brasileirão. This is because the team commanded by Filipe Luís reached 36 points. Cruzeiro, the vice-leader, lost the 17th round 2-1 to Ceará and remained with 34, falling to second place.

What is Flamengo's Next Game?

Now, Flamengo shifts its focus to the dispute of the Copa do Brasil. This is because, on Thursday (31), the team will face Atlético-MG again, in the round of 16 of the tournament. The teams will face each other again at the Maracanã, starting at 21:30 (Brasília time).

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