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Palmeiras' Performance Declined After Ramon Abatti Abel's Suspension

Referee Ramon Abatti Abel was involved in some controversies in the Brasileirão 2025, especially with decisions favoring Palmeiras. Not surprisingly, he is currently serving a 40-day suspension from the Superior Court of Sports Justice.

Thus, without the referee available to officiate the matches, Palmeiras' performance has declined in recent weeks. This Tuesday (25), after a 3-2 defeat to Grêmio, coach Abel Ferreira defended the referee and questioned the punishment.

What Did Abel Ferreira Say?

– I don't live on 'ifs'. If the penalty had been awarded, the game would have been 3-3 or 4-3, but after this penalty, many things changed. Namely, the referee of this competition was left hanging, are other referees not afraid? – started Abel Ferreira.

– For example, to award the penalty at Maracanã (on Gómez at the start of Flamengo x Palmeiras). If you compare the penalty with the one on Arrascaeta at Palmeiras' home in the first round, is there much difference? Is there a difference in the ball that hit the Vitória player and wasn't even reviewed by VAR? – added the coach.

– Are referees not all afraid that the CBF would punish them and the STJD would add more days of suspension, something I have never seen in five years in Brazil? – concluded Abel Ferreira.

What Happened to Ramon Abatti Abel?

The main controversy involving Ramon Abatti Abel occurred in Palmeiras' 3-2 victory over São Paulo, in the Brasileirão. This was because the Morumbi team had a clear penalty not awarded. On that occasion, Allan tackled Tapia in the area, but the referee, on the field, let the game continue.

As a result, São Paulo left the classic outraged and filed complaints with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). The outcome was the suspension of Abatti Abel and Ilbert Estevam for 40 days. Since then, Palmeiras has gone five games without a win in the Brasileirão, with three losses and two draws.

And Flamengo?

Flamengo also took the field this Tuesday (25) and ended in a 1-1 draw with Atlético-MG at Arena MRV. Bruno Henrique scored in the final minutes of the match, avoiding a defeat for the red-black team and securing another point for Filipe Luís' team.

What Is Flamengo's Next Match?

Now, Flamengo begins preparations for the most important commitment of the season. On Saturday (29), Filipe Luís' team faces Palmeiras at 6 PM (Brasília time) at the Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru, for the grand final of the Libertadores.

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