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Defender Léo Ortiz continues to attract interest in European football , this time from Napoli. Representatives from the Italian club are expected to closely monitor the defender's performance in the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 clash against Internacional . Despite this, Napoli has not yet received any official offers and considers the player's departure this summer unlikely.

Internally, Flamengo's board classifies Ortiz as part of the group of "non-negotiable" players . He would only be released if an offer very close to the player's release clause, set at €80 million. In July, RB Leipzig offered around €15 million (R$95.6 million) , but the offer was promptly rejected.

Although he aspires to play in European football at some point in his career, Ortiz also feels comfortable wearing the Flamengo jersey. The defender has quickly established himself in the squad, becoming one of coach Filipe Luís's most used players this season.

INTEREST FROM OTHER CLUBS

Besides Napoli, other teams are monitoring the defender's situation, including Juventus and Roma, who have already made inquiries. However, so far, only RB Leipzig has formalized a concrete offer . The approaching closing date of the European transfer window, September 2nd, could accelerate moves, but the club's board reiterates its position of not negotiating its starting player.

SEASONAL HIGHLIGHT

In the 2025 season, Léo Ortiz has made 40 appearances, scoring four goals, and providing two assists , playing a key role in the defense. His strong performance has also earned him call-ups to the Brazilian national team in the last three FIFA World Cups. The defender now hopes to be on Carlo Ancelotti's roster for the upcoming matches against Chile and Bolivia.

Flamengo finalized its preparation to face Internacional this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio, in Porto Alegre , for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The big news is the return of Arrascaeta, who served a suspension in the first duel between the clubs, won by Rubro-Negro 1-0, at Maracanã.

The main uncertainty in Flamengo 's lineup is in the defensive department. Filipe Luís is expected to decide just moments before the match who will partner Jorginho in midfield. Allan started in the first leg, while Saúl earned a chance in the Brasileirão last Sunday and received praise from both the fans and the coach, who praised his intensity on the field.

PROBABLE LINEUP

Flamengo is expected to field: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Allan (Saúl) and Arrascaeta; Samuel Lino, Bruno Henrique (Pedro) and Gonzalo Plata (Luiz Araújo) . The team is banking on the Uruguayan's return to provide greater attacking creativity and control the pace of the away game.

The likely starting lineup for Internacional under coach Roger Machado should be: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Wesley, Alan Patrick and Carbonero (Tabata); Ricardo Mathias.

WHERE TO WATCH THE GAME

The game will be broadcast live from 9:30 pm on three different platforms: Globo (open TV and Globoplay), ESPN (closed TV, with subscription) and Disney+ (subscription streaming).

The stands are expected to be packed with fans this Wednesday (20), when Internacional faces Flamengo at Beira-Rio , in a decisive match for the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. All tickets have been sold, and the Rio Grande do Sul club estimates it will receive approximately 50,000 people. The stadium's record attendance since the renovation was against River Plate, two years ago, with 50,479 in attendance.

In the first leg, held at Maracanã, "Mais Querido" won 1-0, with a goal from Bruno Henrique, and now needs only a draw to secure a spot in the quarterfinals . Filipe Luís's team has three wins and two draws in its last five Libertadores matches.

While Colorado has two wins, two losses, and one draw , Flamengo has prevailed in their two most recent head-to-head matches, one in the Libertadores and the other in the Brasileirão, with scores of 1-0 and 3-1.

WHERE TO WATCH

Tonight's duel will start at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) and will be broadcast live on three platforms : Globo (open TV and Globoplay ), ESPN (closed TV, with subscription) and Disney+ (subscription streaming).

PROBABLE LINEUPS

The likely starting lineup for Internacional under coach Roger Machado should be: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Wesley, Alan Patrick and Carbonero (Tabata); Ricardo Mathias.

Coach Filipe Luís should repeat the base of the last games, sending onto the field: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique (Pedro).