Léo Ortiz slams refereeing amid controversy before Copa do Brasil ‘final’ | OneFootball

Flamengo and Palmeiras clash at the top of the Brasileirão table this Sunday (19)

After a series of refereeing errors, defender Léo Ortiz reflected that there’s no point in Flamengo complaining about the officials. The defender believes it’s more important to do their part in the next match, which has a high level of decisiveness.

— One thing that we, Flamengo, can no longer count on is fair refereeing, because we start complaining from the moment we’re harmed. We have to work to the maximum so as not to depend on fair refereeing — highlighted Léo Ortiz on Cazé TV.

When did Léo Ortiz comment on the refereeing?

The defender reflected after thrashing Botafogo 3–0 at Nilton Santos Stadium. The win in the 28th round of the Brasileirão kept Flamengo in the title race. Currently, Flamengo have 58 points.

Where is the controversy for Léo Ortiz?

In the 27th round, Abel Ferreira’s team was favored against São Paulo. Andreas Pereira and Gustavo Gómez committed red-card fouls, but the referee didn’t show any card.

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

When is Flamengo vs. Palmeiras?

Flamengo and Palmeiras face off this Sunday (19), at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), for the 29th round. The São Paulo side lead the competition with 61 points. On the other hand, Mengão are second with 58. If Mengão are on the field, there will be full coverage by Coluna do Fla.

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