Jesus Valenzuela to referee Fluminense v Lanús in Copa Sul-Americana | OneFootball

The match between Fluminense and Lanús, valid for the quarter-finals of the Copa Sudamericana, will have officiating by Jesus Valenzuela from Venezuela. The referee's name brings positive memories for the tricolor fans, as the club's recent record with him on the field is quite favorable.

Flu's record with Valenzuela as referee:

With three wins in three games officiated by Valenzuela, the tricolor fans harbor a certain “positive superstition” with the Venezuelan referee. The most memorable moment, without a doubt, is the victory over Internacional in Porto Alegre, which secured Flu's ticket to the grand final of the 2023 Libertadores.

Due to this history, many tricolors view Valenzuela's appointment as a good omen for the duel against Lanús. Besides the symbolic weight, the referee is considered one of the main ones in Conmebol and usually officiates high-level matches on the continent.

Fluminense faces Lanús in search of a spot in the semifinals of the Sudamericana and hopes to maintain the perfect record when Jesus Valenzuela is in charge of the match.

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