After Libertadores exit, Flamengo players turn focus to league title race

Jorginho and Léo Ortiz discussed the reaction to elimination and the league campaign.

Flamengo comemora gol em jogo no Maracanã — Foto: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Flamengo comemora gol em jogo no Maracanã — Foto: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

After exiting the Copa Libertadores, Flamengo turned its attention back to the Brazilian league. Ge reported on November 7 that the team had won its next three league matches, including a 3–1 home win over Grêmio.

Jorginho said in an interview that the initial blow was hard, but the squad knew it needed to move on with another objective ahead. Defender Léo Ortiz also described the league as a chance to pursue a major title.

Their comments reflect the players’ perspective at that time; the title race depends on the remaining matches.

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