Reinaldo eyes Palmeiras clash, slams referees: "What a mess" | OneFootball

Fluminense defeated Mirassol 1-0 on Thursday, in the 32nd round of the Brazilian Championship, at Maracanã. After the match, left-back Reinaldo looked ahead to the clash against Palmeiras and criticized Brazilian football referees.

“This defeat strengthens us even more. In victory or defeat, we have to keep strengthening ourselves. It was a match where our team played from start to finish, trying to dictate the game. Unfortunately, we couldn't score. We had a good opportunity but didn't take advantage of it. Now we have to keep our heads up. We have a home game where we are undefeated. So, we need to maintain this unbeaten streak and keep climbing the table,” he stated to Premiere.

With the triumph, Fluminense reached 50 points and secured seventh place, within the qualifying zone for the Libertadores. The Tricolor is just one point behind Botafogo, in sixth place. Meanwhile, Mirassol, with 56 points, remains in fourth place.

“It's hard to talk about refereeing, but the referees are a real pain. We can't say anything to them, can't question them. Daronco, until a year or two ago, was considered the best referee in Brazil. Now it seems he no longer has the authority to demand a quick corner or goal kick. This ends up harming our team, which likes to play all the time. But it's no excuse, Fluminense deserved the victory. We fought, created chances, and now it's time to rest and focus on the next game, which will be very important at home,” he added.

Next game for Mirassol

Mirassol vs. Palmeiras Competition: Brazilian Championship (33rd round) Date and time: November 9, 2025 (Sunday), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: José Maria de Campos Maia Stadium, in Mirassol (SP)

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