Léo Ortiz rues setback in Flamengo v Racing Libertadores clash | OneFootball

Flamengo and Racing (ARG) decide a spot in the Libertadores final at El Cilindro, in Argentina

The Flamengo squad is already in Argentina to face Racing (ARG) for the second leg of the Libertadores semifinal. However, Léo Ortiz sees the absence of the red-black fans involved in a bus accident as a significant loss.

— Sending a message to those who, unfortunately, suffered this tragedy on their way here and who won't be able to come due to health reasons, perhaps, and hoping they recover as quickly as possible –, highlighted Léo Ortiz, adding that:

— And to all Flamengo fans in general, a big message that they can send us energy, even those who couldn’t be here with us, but this energy will certainly motivate us a lot to achieve the result –, pointed out the defender in a video released by Flamengo.

What tragedy is Léo Ortiz referring to?

A bus carrying Flamengo fans to Argentina overturned on Monday (27) on Via Dutra, near the city of Barra Mansa. The fans planned to arrive in time for the game this Wednesday (29).

The images show the wet road causing the bus to skid. As a result, there were 46 victims, 32 with minor injuries, ten considered moderate, and four serious. Fortunately, no fatalities.

What did Léo Ortiz say about the match?

Despite the incidents, Léo Ortiz says he is very prepared to face Racing. The defender states that he has prepared his whole life to experience a Libertadores semifinal, which is even more special with the Sacred Mantle.

— So I am very excited for what's coming, for this great semifinal. I didn’t have the chance to play the first game, but now I was able to recover and be ready to help the team in any way to secure the qualification –, emphasized Léo Ortiz.

What time is Flamengo vs. Racing?

On Wednesday (29), Flamengo faces Racing (ARG) in the quest for a spot in the Libertadores final. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at El Cilindro, in Argentina.

Flamengo has the advantage of a draw, as they won 1-0 at Maracanã. Coluna do Fla, as usual, provides detailed coverage with Leo José and Simon Lédo on YouTube, as well as on their website and social media.

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