Filipe Luís surprises with remarks on Flamengo v Atlético-MG referee | OneFootball

Ramon Abatti Abel was involved in a controversial play this Sunday (27)

Flamengo overcame Atlético-MG 1-0 this Sunday (27), in the 17th round of the Brasileirão. Despite the victory, which returned the top spot in the standings to the beloved team, the red-black fans left Maracanã upset with referee Ramon Abatti Abel. After the game, coach Filipe Luís commented on the refereeing and remained neutral.

— It's better if I don't speak. I like Ramon (Abatti Abel) a lot, he's from Santa Catarina and I prefer to stick to my policy of not talking about refereeing. Let's leave it at that -, said Filipe Luís, in a press conference. It is worth noting that the match between Flamengo and Atlético-MG was the fourth match this season that the referee officiated for the beloved team.

WHAT WAS THE CONTROVERSY IN THE GAME BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND ATLÉTICO-MG?

At 35 minutes into the first half, Gonzalo Plata received a pass and controlled the ball at the edge of Atlético-MG's area. Thus, the red-black forward was ‘run over’ by Fausto Vera, who was the last man of the Minas Gerais team. Close to the play, Ramon Abatti Abel signaled a foul for Flamengo and showed a yellow card to the opposing midfielder.

Therefore, after many complaints from the red-black players and a recommendation from the VAR, Ramon Abatti Abel went to review the play involving Gonzalo Plata and Fausto Vera. However, even with the midfielder being the last player of the Minas Gerais team, the referee upheld the decision and did not expel the opposing player.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Flamengo now begins to focus on the next commitment of the 2025 season. On this occasion, the beloved team will face Atlético-MG again, this Thursday (31), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the interstate classic through the website and social media.

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