Ceará striker: Flamengo player fuming after Brasileirão draw | OneFootball

What was Léo Ortiz's attitude after the Flamengo vs. Ceará match?

Flamengo was leading the game against Ceará, but Pedro Raul scored the equalizing goal for the Ceará team, leaving the final score at 1-1. After the game, the forward revealed the friendship he has with Léo Ortiz since childhood, however, he stated that the red-black defender didn't want much conversation as he left the field quite angry.

— Léo Ortiz has been my brother since we were kids. We practically grew up playing soccer together. He's a guy I don't need to keep saying how much I like and root for him. We've crossed paths a few times, but today (Sunday) he was a bit angry, you have to respect that -, he declared, before concluding:

— He's a star, it's no wonder what he's experiencing. By far the best defender in the championship and in Brazil. He should play and be in the World Cup. I root a lot for him. Friendship is good, and I don't need to hug him after the game because I know he was p*ssed. I know how much he likes me and I like him -, concluded Pedro Raul in an interview with ‘CazéTV’ on Sunday (03).

HOW WAS THE FLAMENGO VS. CEARÁ MATCH?

Flamengo took to the field aiming to maintain the isolated lead in the Brasileirão. In light of this, the Red-Black applied pressure in the first half and managed to take the lead, with a goal by Arrascaeta after a beautiful play initiated by Léo Ortiz.

In the second half, however, Flamengo couldn't maintain the same pace and saw Ceará grow in the game. In one of these opportunities, Lucas Mugni delivered a cross to Pedro Raul who, taking advantage of Rossi's indecision in leaving the goal, leveled the score at 1-1.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SITUATION IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

Despite the draw, Flamengo remained at the top of the table, with 37 points. However, Red-Black is accompanied by Cruzeiro, which has the same points but is in second place due to goal difference. Flamengo's next commitment in the Brasileirão is on Saturday (09), against Mirassol, at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT MATCH?

Before that, Flamengo returns to the field for a 'decision' in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. On Wednesday (06), Mengo faces Atlético-MG at 7 PM (Brasília time), at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte. Having lost the first leg 1-0, Red-Black needs a two-goal advantage or more to advance to the quarterfinals. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV brings all the details and behind-the-scenes of the match on YouTube.

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