São Paulo concede 16th penalty this year, third in a row in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

São Paulo reached 16 penalties committed this season on Thursday, in the defeat against Corinthians, 3-1, at Neo Química Arena, during the 34th round of the Brazilian Championship.

The Tricolor also reached its third consecutive game in the Brasileirão committing penalties, as against Flamengo and Red Bull Bragantino, the team led by Hernán Crespo ended up making fouls on opponents inside the area.

“We haven't talked about it, but I think looking at the last three games, it has made a difference. The penalty gives a very big advantage to our opponent. Correcting this will bring us closer to victories. Against Red Bull, it was the same thing, the result was decided in a penalty situation,” commented goalkeeper Rafael.

“Nowadays, with referees being so pressured, any play will be reviewed and scrutinized more than on other occasions. Understanding the scenario we are living in football and trying to minimize it, because the penalty gives a very big advantage to the opponent,” he added.

Enzo Díaz is the São Paulo player who has committed the most penalties. The Argentine was responsible for five of the Tricolor's 16 penalties this season, but on Thursday he was absent after undergoing surgery for a left inguinal hernia.

São Paulo will return to the field next Sunday against Juventude, at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), at Vila Belmiro, for the 35th round of the Brasileirão. It will be the penultimate home match for the Tricolor this season.

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