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Léo Ortiz will be fundamental for Flamengo against Atlético-MG in the Copa do Brasil

Despite the reduced scores in recent games, Flamengo's defense has become a weapon of attack. This is because four of the last five goals have had the direct participation of defenders, with Léo Ortiz being the main protagonist, with three contributions. Thus, the defender consolidates himself as one of the most decisive defenders in the Brasileirão this decade.

Therefore, the offensive efficiency makes the number 3 shirt a fundamental piece for the decisive duel against Atlético-MG this Wednesday (06), at the Arena MRV, in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. In the Brasileirão, the defender has five goals and eight assists since 2021.

Does anyone surpass Léo Ortiz?

In the national scenario, only the Paraguayan Gustavo Gómez, from Palmeiras, has better offensive numbers, with 17 goal participations. Among Brazilians, however, Ortiz leads alongside Murilo, also from Palmeiras, with 13 contributions in attack.

Praised by a historical idol?

— He is the number 10 of the defense, as our Zico said. A player with fiber, vibrant, who has left great marks with this shirt. He has good positioning, impulse, vision of the game and has already scored decisive goals. He can help both in defense and in attack, in set pieces. Whoever enters, plays well. Flamengo is very well served -, said Rondinelli about Léo Ortiz in an interview with Lance.

What time is the Flamengo game?

With Léo Ortiz at Filipe Luís' disposal, Flamengo faces Atlético-MG this Wednesday (06), at 19h (Brasília time), at the Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte, in the return game of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. As usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the information from the match live from the stadium.

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