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Piero Maza to Referee Flamengo’s Match in La Plata

Refereeing has been the main topic among Flamengo fans ever since the match against Estudiantes (ARG) at Maracanã. Now, the Nation hopes that in the return leg in La Plata, next Thursday (25th), there will be no issues with Chilean Piero Maza, who has been chosen to officiate the second leg.

WHAT IS PIERO MAZA’S HISTORY IN FLAMENGO MATCHES?

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Thus, Piero Maza will be accompanied by assistants Claudio Urrutia and Jose Retamal, who will serve as linesmen for this decisive match. In addition, the VAR will be handled by Jose Cabero. All those mentioned are from Chile. Therefore, the quartet will be under pressure after the scandal involving Colombian Andrés Rojas at Maracanã.

HOW HAVE FLAMENGO’S MATCHES WITH PIERO MAZA BEEN?

The first match Flamengo played under Piero Maza’s officiating brings fond memories for the Red-Black Nation. After all, in 2019, the Chilean refereed the 6-1 thrashing of Mengão over San José at Maracanã. Diego, Everton Ribeiro (twice), Arrascaeta, Vitinho, and an own goal scored for the Most Beloved. Notably, the Chilean sent off a Bolivian player just four minutes into the match.

If Piero Maza refereed a Flamengo match for the first time in the title-winning year of 2019, the second occasion was during the run for their third title. In the 2022 Libertadores semifinal, the Chilean officiated Mengão’s 2×1 win over Vélez Sarsfield (ARG), also at Maracanã.

Lucas Pratto opened the scoring for the Argentinians, but Pedro and Marinho secured the comeback. It’s worth noting that Flamengo had already won the first leg away from home, 4-0, and entered the match relaxed to seal their spot in the final at Maracanã.

Finally, the only negative memory for Flamengo fans. In the first leg of the 2023 Recopa Sudamericana, in Quito, Independiente del Valle (EQU) won 1-0. Piero Maza even sent off a player from the opposing team in the final minutes. Later, at Maracanã, Mengão would lose the title on penalties.

WHEN IS ESTUDIANTES VS FLAMENGO?

The second leg of the 2025 Libertadores quarterfinals takes place next Thursday (25th), in La Plata, starting at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The match will be broadcast on ESPN, on cable TV, and Disney Plus, via streaming. Having won the first leg 1-0, Mengão can even draw to advance to the semifinals.

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