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Plata received a stomp on the knee during the Flamengo vs Vasco match

Flamengo drew 1-1 with Vasco this Sunday (21st), in the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match was marked by controversy involving a harsh foul on Gonzalo Plata.

At 45 minutes into the first half, Lucas Oliveira came in violently and stomped on the knee of the Flamengo striker. Plata immediately fell to the ground, writhing in pain on the pitch.

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Despite the seriousness of the incident, referee Rafael Rodrigo Klein gave only a yellow card. Furthermore, the VAR, led by Caio Max Augusto Vieira, did not recommend a review of the play.

WHAT IS THE NEXT FIXTURE IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

Flamengo returns to the field for the Brazilian Championship against Corinthians next Sunday (28th). Kick-off is at 8:30pm (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, for the 25th round of the league.

So that Mengão fans don’t miss any detail of the ‘Clássico das Multidões’, Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage of the match. Updates will be available on the website, social media, and the YouTube channel.

AND BEFORE THAT?

Before the derby with Corinthians, Flamengo will have a decisive fixture in the Copa Libertadores da América. Thus, on Thursday (25th), Filipe Luís’ squad will face Estudiantes (ARG).

The match is the second leg of the continental tournament’s quarterfinals. Kick-off is at 9:30pm (Brasília time), at the Jorge Luis Hirsch Stadium, in La Plata, Argentina.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S SITUATION IN THE BRASILEIRÃO TABLE?

With the draw, Flamengo reached 51 points in the Brazilian Championship. However, even with the slip, the Rubro-Negro remained at the top of the league.

In total, the team led by Filipe Luís has 15 wins, six draws, and two losses. In addition, they have scored 48 goals and conceded only 11.

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