Filipe Luís warns referee of home bias before Flamengo v Racing | OneFootball

Filipe Luís showed no concern about refereeing for the return match against Racing (ARG)

Historically, the Copa Libertadores da América has been marked by home-biased refereeing, that is, favoring the home team. Asked by the Coluna do Fla reporters if there is any fear regarding the referee who will officiate the semifinal between Flamengo and Racing (ARG) in Argentina, Filipe Luís sent a message.

— The Estudiantes (ARG) match, in the return leg, had very good refereeing. Today (Wednesday), as well. What I feel is that the referee comes in with the pressure of the game, not the external environment. This allows him to officiate calmly, even in a very tense match — said Filipe Luís.

— (Today’s referee) made good decisions. We really hope that the referee for the next match will be at the same level of calmness, that he won’t try to be the protagonist. Football wins, the players are the protagonists — added the Flamengo coach.

HOW WAS JESUS VALENZUELA’S REFEREEING?

The Venezuelan Jesus Valenzuela did not cause any complaints during the match between Flamengo and Racing at Maracanã. The referee maintained consistency throughout the 90 minutes and disallowed two goals in the match, one for each side. On the Argentine side, he called a foul on Carrascal in Sosa’s goal. Later, he canceled a goal by Samuel Lino for offside.

WHICH GOAL COUNTED?

After both goals were disallowed, Jorge Carrascal scored one that counted. At 42 minutes, the Colombian set up Bruno Henrique, who missed a one-on-one. However, on the rebound, the latest signing of the season sent it to the back of the net and went off to celebrate.

Thus, Flamengo can even draw in Avellaneda next Wednesday (29). However, the focus now is on the fight for the lead in the Brasileirão, when the Most Beloved faces Fortaleza on Saturday (25), for the 30th round.

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