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Globo and Fluminense Disrespect Flamengo After Derby Win
Bernardo Ramos pushes back against refereeing complaints in the Fla-Flu derby and criticizes post-match narratives.
Following Flamengo's 1-0 victory over Fluminense, Bernardo Ramos breaks down the derby's refereeing controversies. The pundit challenges Fluminense's official statement and the TV broadcast's post-match analysis.
Flamengo secured a 1-0 victory over Fluminense, but the post-match atmosphere was dominated by intense disputes behind the scenes and across the sports media. For Bernardo Ramos, the broadcast coverage and the rival board's stance crafted disproportionate narratives that undermined the Rubro-Negro's hard-earned win.
In the video above, Bernardo Ramos delivers a detailed breakdown of referee Rafael Claus's decisions and shares his perspective on the debates aired by Premiere and Globo. The journalist also highlights that crucial fouls in Flamengo's favor were overlooked right before the match's most debated moments.
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Controversy over Pulgar and ignored foul on Carrascal
The central refereeing debate revolved around a potential red card for Pulgar. Bernardo acknowledges that the Chilean midfielder's challenge could indeed have warranted an ejection. However, the commentator stresses that referee Rafael Claus missed a clear foul on Carrascal at the start of that very sequence—a detail that would have completely altered the play and was disregarded by Paulo César de Oliveira and the Central do Apito panel.
Context: it is worth noting that the pundit drew a comparison to the recent match against Santos, officiated by Daronco. In that game, Barragán committed a harsh foul on Carrascal in the 36th minute of the first half without being sent off, yet the incident received virtually no media backlash.
Fluminense's statement and the alleged penalty on Savarino
Another point of contention was the official statement released by Fluminense protesting an alleged penalty by Alex Sandro on Savarino. Fluminense president Matheus Montenegro even used expletives when addressing the officiating. For Bernardo, the penalty claim is entirely baseless and represents an attempt to put preemptive pressure on referees in the Campeonato Brasileiro, likening the reaction to Botafogo's infamous 2008 episode.
On-pitch performances and midfield concerns
On the pitch, Bernardo emphasized that Flamengo was the superior side and fully deserved their second-half breakthrough, set up by a Lucas Paquetá cross and finished by Carrascal, his pick for man of the match. Conversely, Pedro drew criticism for a lackluster outing, while Lucas Paquetá squandered a clear chance in the first half. Fábio and Sampaolino delivered solid displays, while Rossi made decisive saves against efforts from Kevin Serna and Martinelli.
Pulgar's frequent bookings pose a worry for upcoming fixtures, especially given the squad's midfield absences: Everton Araújo remains sidelined with an injury, and Jorginho is ruled out for the clash against Estudiantes in the Copa Libertadores. Consequently, Saulo emerges as the primary candidate for the role after featuring in the derby.
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