Léo Ortiz questions referee after Flamengo v Palmeiras clash | OneFootball

Léo Ortiz expressed concern about the referee for the Flamengo match, which takes place this Sunday (19)

The topic of refereeing has dominated sports debates in recent weeks and promises to heat up even more in the coming days. After all, the leaders of the Brasileirão, Flamengo and Palmeiras, face off at Maracanã. The red-and-black defender Léo Ortiz spoke about Sunday’s (19) clash and showed concern.

— I keep thinking: imagine the mindset of the referee who’s going to officiate on Sunday? Imagine how much pressure he’s under. Exactly (his week will be worse than mine). Is he prepared to be under that much pressure? — said Léo Ortiz, in an interview with ‘CazéTV’.

WHO WILL BE THE REFEREE FOR FLAMENGO VS PALMEIRAS?

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has not yet announced the name of the referee who will officiate Flamengo and Palmeiras. One thing is certain: it will not be someone from the Rio de Janeiro Federation, as was the case with Alex Gomes Stefano in the derby with Botafogo; nor from São Paulo, like Raphael Claus, who officiated Abel Ferreira’s team’s win over Bragantino.

Incidents in Palmeiras and Flamengo matches have angered the Rubro-Negro in recent rounds. In the 27th, Abel Ferreira’s team benefited against São Paulo. That’s because Andreas Pereira and Gustavo Gómez committed fouls worthy of a red card, but the referee did not give them.

In addition, the referee failed to award a clear penalty by Palmeiras player Allan on São Paulo’s Tapia. Then, on Wednesday (15), Luiz Araújo suffered a clear stamp inside the box during the Flamengo derby against Botafogo, but the referee let play continue.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS PALMEIRAS?

Flamengo and Palmeiras face each other this Sunday (19), at 4pm (Brasília time), for the 29th round. The São Paulo team leads the competition with 61 points. On the other hand, Mengão is in second, with 58. If Mengão is on the field, then there’s full coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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