Vitinho, ex-Flamengo, interests the rival of the Brazilian Serie A

Flamengo recently received an official offer from RB Leipzig of Germany for defender Léo Ortiz , a standout player on Filipe Luís's squad. The offer was around €15 million (approximately R$95.6 million), with €12 million fixed and €3 million tied to targets. However, Flamengo promptly rejected the offer, maintaining its policy of not releasing key players at this stage of the season.

In addition to Leipzig, Sporting from Portugal has also entered the fray. According to Portuguese broadcaster SIC Notícias, the club is considering making a similar offer: €15 million, plus bonuses for targets achieved.

Despite the move, sources close to the club's board of directors assure that the defender is not for sale. People close to the player also state that he himself has no desire to leave the club at this time.

LÉO ORTIZ IS AN IMPORTANT PIECE

Flamengo 's board considers Léo Ortiz essential to the team's success in national and international competitions. Signed in March 2024 for €7 million, the defender has made 74 appearances for Flamengo, scoring six goals and providing four assists. His performance has been crucial in campaigns such as the Brazilian Championship, where the club leads with defensive solidity.

TERMINATION CLAUSE

Ortiz's release clause is another factor that reinforces Flamengo's firm position. Valued at €80 million (approximately R$514 million) , the amount is far above the offers received so far for the player, who is important to Filipe Luís.

Flamengo takes the field this Wednesday (6) looking for a comeback against Atlético-MG , after a 1-0 defeat at Maracanã. The ball rolls at 7 pm (Brasília time), at Arena MRV , with live broadcast on Sportv and Premiere channels. The team led by Filipe Luís needs a victory by two goals to advance directly to the quarterfinals. If they win by one, the decision will go to penalties.

Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo were not included in tonight's match. The coaching staff opted to rest them to manage their physical load ahead of the intense series of matches. Despite the absences, Flamengo is confident in the strength of its squad to seek qualification away from home.

ATLÉTICO-MG PLAYS FOR A DRAW

After a 1-0 win in the first leg, despite playing at Maracanã, Atlético-MG arrives in high spirits for the decisive clash. Cuca's team is also coming off a win over Bragantino in the Brasileirão and is looking to maintain its good form in front of its home crowd.

PROBABLE LINEUPS

Atlético-MG (Coach: Cuca)

Everson; Saravia, Lyanco, Alonso and Arana (Scarpa); Alexsander, Alan Franco, Scarpa (Igor Gomes); Ron, Hulk and Cuello.

Flamengo (Coach: Filipe Luis)

Rossi; Emerson Royal, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho, Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino and Pedro.

Flamengo and Atlético-MG face each other again this Wednesday (06), in a duel valid for the return of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The ball rolls at 7 pm (Brasília time), at Arena MRV , in Belo Horizonte, and is worth a place in the quarterfinals of the tournament.

ATLÉTICO-MG'S PROBABLE LINEUP

Coach Cuca has already outlined the starting lineup for the match against Rubro-Negro . The trend is for a full-strength Galo squad, bolstered by key returns. The likely starting lineup includes : Everson; Saravia, Lyanco, and Junior Alonso; Alan Franco, Gabriel Menino, Igor Gomes (Alexsander), and Gustavo Scarpa; Cuello, Rony, and Hulk.

GALO'S SHORTAGES AND RETURNS

For the decisive match, Atlético-MG will be without Patrick (lower back injury), Cadu, and Caio Maia (both with right knee injuries). However, the coach has important reinforcements : Guilherme Arana, recovered from a muscle injury, has been released. Dudu was granted a stay of absence by the Superior Court of Justice (STJD) and will be able to play specifically in the Copa do Brasil.

WHERE TO WATCH ATLÉTICO-MG X FLAMENGO

The match will be broadcast live throughout Brazil on SporTV (pay TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) . Gazeta do Urubu keeps you updated on all the details of the match, with complete pre- and post-match coverage on our website.

HOW WAS THE FIRST GAME?

In the first leg, held last Thursday (31), Flamengo was defeated by Atlético-MG by 1-0 , at Maracanã. Now, Filipe Luís' team needs to win away from home by two or more goals to guarantee a direct place in the quarterfinals. If they win by just one goal, the decision will be on penalties.