Léo Pereira picks up third yellow, misses Flamengo v Corinthians clash | OneFootball

Flamengo and Corinthians play at Neo Química Arena in the eighth round of the Brasileirão

In addition to Erick Pulgar, Flamengo has another absence against Corinthians. That's because, this Thursday (19), Léo Pereira received his third yellow card in the Brasileirão. The punishment happened against Remo, in the seventh round, at Maracanã.

At 16 minutes into the second half, the number 4 of the Rubro-Negro committed a hard foul on Taliari in midfield. The defender tried to argue with the referee, who responded by signaling two with his fingers, as if to say he had already warned him.

When did Léo Pereira get the other yellow cards?

The first warning for the Rubro-Negro defender happened against Vitória in the opening match of the Brasileirão. Then, the player received his second yellow card against Cruzeiro in the fifth round.

How did Léo Pereira's Flamengo beat Remo?

Leonardo Jardim's team thrashed Remo 3-0 this Thursday (19) at Maracanã. The goals were scored by Léo Ortiz, Samuel Lino, and Luiz Araújo, while the visitors had few chances to respond.

When is Flamengo vs Corinthians?

Without Léo Pereira, Flamengo returns to the field next Sunday (22), against Corinthians, at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, for the eighth round of the Brasileirão. Thus, Coluna do Fla brings you all the information about the match.

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