Claus will referee Flamengo's second game in 2024; referee accumulates controversies and made mistakes in a classic with Botafogo in this Brasileirão
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Flamengo faces Vitória this Wednesday (24), at 8pm, at Barradão, for the 19th of the Brasileirão. The main referee chosen by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to be responsible for the confrontation is Raphael Claus, from São Paulo, who has been controversial in red and black matches, including in this edition.
Klaus left the field under a lot of criticism in the only game that Flamengo whistled this season. The referee was responsible for the classic against Botafogo, which the team lost 2-0, and did not call a clear foul on Fabrício Bruno in the move that generated the black and white team's second goal in the match.
The referee's leg Full-back Damian Suarez hit Fabrício's leg and knocked the red-black defender off balance. With him on the ground, the Botafogo athlete had the freedom to steal the ball and assist Savarino. Claus's poor performance in the play drew attention, mainly because he tried to give his verdict on the play even before the VAR analysis.
“For me it was nothing. You dug a lot, Toski. He threw his leg and threw himself. He dug a lot,” said the judge.
In the same game, Raphael Claus did not give a yellow card to Luiz Henrique for celebrating a goal with a mask. The punishment is provided for in the rule, but the referee ignored it when he saw the Botafogo striker celebrate with a Black Panther mask. Luiz carded in the second half, which would be his second in the game.
The referee spent almost three months without refereeing Flamengo games after the controversial classic. Now, after working in five rounds of the Brazilian Championship and the Copa América, being the referee of the final, he is once again selected for the CBF for the Mengão match.
Vitória x Flamengo is a game that is worth a lot for both teams, but for opposite reasons. With 34 points and one game less than their G4 rivals, Mengão tries to continue fighting for the top spots with Palmeiras and leader Botafogo. While the Bahian team tries to end a series of consecutive defeats and get out of the relegation zone.
The club turns on the alert
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Carlinhos' performance in the last classic between Flamengoand Vasco, played on Sunday, has generated a wave of criticism and questions from the red and black fans. The striker, who entered the field in the 18th minute of the second half, replacing Bruno Henrique, played a discreet role and ended up failing to help the team in one of the most decisive moments of the match.
The classic, as always, was a game intense and highly anticipated by both fans, with great weight for the championship table and the morale of the teams. However, Carlinhos' entry, which lasted just 27 minutes, was considered below expectations, especially in a scenario where Flamengo was looking for a victory to distance itself from its rivals.
FLAMENGO HAS A DEFICIENCY IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP < /b>During the 27 minutes he was on the field, Carlinhos barely appeared, failing to influence the game as expected. The player only touched the ball a few times, did not create clear scoring chances and also did not help efficiently in the defensive system. With an apathetic performance, the striker ended up becoming a target of frustration for the fans, who expected more from a player who, at other times, had already demonstrated the potential to be decisive.
The lack of offensive participation was a of the main points raised by critics. In a game that required creativity and boldness to break through the Vasco blockade, Carlinhos was unable to find spaces or impose his presence as a constant threat to the opponent's goal. In classics, where every detail makes a difference, this lack of protagonism weighed even more.
The replacement of Bruno Henrique by Carlinhoswas also a factor that generated discussion. Bruno Henrique, although he was not having a brilliant performance, is a player recognized for his ability to decide games, especially in big confrontations. His departure 18 minutes into the second half was justified by the coaching staff as part of the planning to spare the athlete, who recently returned from injury.
The club goes to the market
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After taking charge of Flamengo, Tite, former coach of the Brazilian national team, made it clear that he is quickly adapting to the club's culture. In recent statements, he highlighted Rubro-Negro's striking characteristic: the incessant search for all possible titles. According to the coach, this spirit of intense competition is something that he not only admires, but is also incorporating into his own work philosophy.
Tite, known for his meticulous and results-focused work, revealed that the Transition to Flamengo involves constant learning, especially in relation to the club's winning mentality. "Flamengo has this culture of fighting for every title. There is no focus on just one competition, the goal is to win everything within reach", he explained.
This characteristic is notable in Flamengoin recent years, which has won several important competitions, such as the Brazilian Championship and the Copa Libertadores. Tite, accustomed to pressure and the need for results, states that this mentality is something he is adopting in his day-to-day life at the club. “I see this culture, and this is what we are doing. Flamengo has this requirement, and I am a coach who likes this type of challenge.”
Although Tite has an established career, with successful spells at clubs such as Corinthians and the Brazilian national team, Flamengo represents a new experience for the coach. He is now at the helm of a team that has traditionally had fans calling for victories in every competition they compete in, something he sees as a positive challenge.
"You have to learn every day Even with the experience I have, here I realize that there are very high expectations, but at the same time that's what makes you grow", commented the coach. For him, working at a club that maintains such a high level of demand motivates him to always seek the best.
The club turns on its alert for the game
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The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) announced that Venezuelan referee Jesús Valenzuela will be responsible for refereeing the next match of Flamengofor the Copa Libertadores da América. The game, scheduled to take place at Maracanã, will be against Peñarol, a traditional Uruguayan football team. Jesús Valenzuela, who is already known on the South American scene, was appointed to lead the decisive clash in the group stage of the tournament. His choice by Conmebol reinforces the standard of selecting experienced referees for games of great importance, especially in the Libertadores, where matches tend to be highly contested and charged with emotion.
Jesús Valenzuela has stood out in recent years as one of the main referees in South America. The Venezuelan has an established career in international football, having refereed several important matches, both in club competitions and national team tournaments. In terms of experience, Valenzuela has already been present at Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana games, in addition to being part of the referee panel at Copa América. His performance is generally marked by rigidity in the application of rules and a firm stance on the field, characteristics that have made him a recurring choice of Conmebol for high-pressure games.
Choosing a referee in a competition like the Libertadores is not a simple task. Arbitration plays a crucial rolel, as the tournament is known for its high level of competitiveness, fierce rivalries and pressure both on and off the field. A refereeing error can completely change the course of a match, especially in decisive moments such as group stage and knockout matches.
Valenzuela, with his experience in high-level matches, brings a guarantee that the game will be conducted fairly and within the rules. However, as in every match, the expectation of fans and clubs is that the refereeing is as impartial as possible and avoids direct interference in the result.
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