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10 and a sash! Arrascaeta takes center stage for Flamengo and becomes the hopeful against Estudiantes
18 Set 2025 | 12:23
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Léo Ortiz has stood out in Flamengo and consolidated himself as one of the main players in the squad. Under the command of Filipe Luís, he returned to playing in defense, his original position, after having played very well improvised as a midfielder in Tite's team. His quality on the field is undeniable and causes concern among opponents, as is the case with Botafogo striker Igor Jesus.
In an interview with TNT Sports, Igor Jesus was asked about various aspects of Brazilian football, including the best attackers and defenders. When asked about the most difficult defenders to dribble past, he did not hesitate to include Léo Ortiz in his Top 3, positioning him as the most difficult defender to face in Brazil.
In addition to Ortiz, Igor Jesus also mentioned Arboleda, from São Paulo, and Gustavo Gómez, from Palmeiras, as prominent defenders.
Meeting between Léo Ortiz and Igor Jesus in Botafogo x Flamengo
It is important to note that, despite the statement, Igor Jesus did not face Léo Ortiz as a defender in the games between Botafogo and Flamengo in 2024. In the Campeonato Carioca and in the first round of the Brasileirão, Ortiz was not on the field. The only meeting between the two took place in the second round, where Flamengo was defeated 4-1 at Engenhão, in one of the team's worst performances of the year. In that game, Léo Ortiz was selected as a midfielder, while Igor Jesus scored one of the goals of the match.
Léo Ortiz's performance at Flamengo
Léo Ortiz has stood out as one of Flamengo's main players. He has good ratings on Sofascore, with an impressive streak of eight consecutive games with ratings above seven. Last Saturday (5), despite having received a rating of 6.7 in the 2-0 victory over Bahia, he left the field without being leaked.
In the game against Corinthians, where he returned to play as a defender, Ortiz scored 7.7, the same as he had in the victory about Athletico, when he was still playing as a midfielder. His performance was already solid, even in difficult games, such as the draw against Peñarol, the draw with Vasco, the defeat to Corinthians in the Brasileirão and the victory over Bahia in the Copa do Brasil.
Mengão announces the starting lineup for the first leg of the quarterfinals against Argentina at Maracanã; see who Filipe Luís will send onto the field
18 Set 2025 | 20:30 |
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Flamengo officially announced the lineup to face Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. With important returns, coach Filipe Luís is betting on maximum strength to start with an advantage in the continental clash.
Defender Léo Ortiz, who missed last weekend due to suspension , returns to the starting lineup. Bruno Henrique, who also missed the match against Juventude, is confirmed in the squad. The team maintains the core of the squad that has been playing with Filipe Luís.
Filipe Luís will send onto the field against Estudiantes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.
The Red-Black Nation promises another great party . All tickets were sold in advance, guaranteeing the presence of over 69,000 fans . This should be Flamengo 's largest crowd in this edition of the Libertadores. The expectation is to repeat the solid performance of the round of 16, when the team eliminated Internacional with two wins and qualified 3-0 on aggregate.
Defender hangs up his boots at 38 and says he is satisfied with his career, despite not having been able to play for Mengão
18 Set 2025 | 19:00 |
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Defender Gil, 38, has officially announced his retirement from professional football. In an interview with TV Record, the former defender confirmed the end of his playing career: " A new phase, I'm retiring from football. It's decided ."
Gil, ex-Corinthians, when declaring retirement: "the only thing missing was playing for Flamengo"
Gil built a remarkable relationship with Corinthians , a club he played for twice. Between 2013 and 2016, he was a key player in Tite's squad, crowning the period with the 2015 Brazilian Championship title . He returned to Corinthians in 2019 and, during his second stint, reached the impressive milestone of 400 appearances for the club.
Despite his solid history at Corinthians, Gil revealed a dream he never fulfilled: playing for Flamengo . " I did everything I wanted, the only thing missing was playing for Flamengo . Not everything is perfect. I'm grateful for the career I've built," he declared.
The final chapter of his career was at Santos, where he played in the 2024 Série B. The defender played an important role in the club's promotion to Série A , but lost his place in the squad and terminated his contract in August of the same year. Shortly thereafter, he decided to hang up his boots.
Having also played in Chinese football and enjoyed a solid career in Brazil, Gil ended his career as one of the greatest defenders of the last decade , recognized for his consistency, physical strength, and leadership on the field. In total, the former player appeared in 865 matches, scoring 43 goals and contributing 15 assists.
The red-black team faces the Argentines this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals
18 Set 2025 | 18:30 |
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Flamengo takes to the field this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Estudiantes, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Coach Filipe Luís is betting on full strength to try to open up an advantage before the decision in Argentina.
Coach Filipe Luís is expected to field a full-strength squad against the Argentines: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro, and Samuel Lino. The game will be broadcast live on Flamengo TV and with exclusive footage on ESPN.
Alex Sandro (calf) and Jorginho (thigh) are still recovering and are working individually on the field. Pulgar is also in the transition phase with physical therapy and is expected to return to training with the group only at the end of September.
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