Jorginho, of Flamengo, points out Libertadores v Champions League gap | OneFootball

Flamengo midfielder Jorginho has won both continental competitions

A Champions League winner with Chelsea (ENG) and a Libertadores champion with Flamengo, Jorginho can speak authoritatively about both competitions. Asked about the main difference between the two, the Rubro-Negro midfielder highlighted something that only exists on South American pitches.

“The atmosphere of the Libertadores is different. The tension, the fans, the stadiums… I believe everything surrounding the competition ends up being a little more heated, more deeply felt. I believe that’s the difference,” said Jorginho in an interview with the Libertadores channels, before recalling what last year’s final against Palmeiras in Lima was like.

“It was memorable and wonderful. A very special moment, from leaving Rio de Janeiro to arriving there. Because of the atmosphere created around winning Eternal Glory, it is truly something very special, wonderful,” added Jorginho.

HEADING FOR A SECOND LIBERTADORES TITLE, JORGINHO?

The current Libertadores champion, Jorginho is now chasing a second title. In August, Flamengo will face Cruzeiro in the competition’s round of 16. The first leg will be at Mineirão Stadium in Belo Horizonte. But the second leg will take place at the Maracanã, because Mengão had the better campaign in the group stage.

SO WHEN DID JORGINHO WIN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE?

Jorginho often says that the 2020/21 season was the greatest of his career. After all, the midfielder won the Champions League and the Club World Cup with Chelsea. In addition, he won the European Championship with the Italian national team, for whom he played as a naturalized citizen.

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