In a recent interview, Juan Carlos Casasola expressed his opinion on the controversial penalty in favor of América that marked the final of the Clausura 2024 against Cruz Azul. In this match, the Águilas took victory and the back-to-back championship of Mexican football, generating controversy due to the referee's decision.
Casasola recalled previous situations where he believed his team, Cruz Azul, did not receive fair treatment. He mentioned a past semifinal in which, according to him, a foul in favor of the celestes was overlooked in the final minutes. He also highlighted that in the recent final, a penalty was awarded to the Águilas that triggered criticism towards referee Marco Antonio Ortiz.
Regarding the penalty in question, many spectators believed that Israel Reyes fell due to the contact with Rodolfo Rotondi, the latter being indicated as the responsible for the foul. This situation did not go unnoticed by Casasola, who did not hesitate to express his dissatisfaction with the refereeing.
During the interview on TUDN's podcast, Más Deporte, Juan Carlos Casasola had no qualms about directing harsh words towards referee Ortiz. The comedian, known for being a loyal fan of Cruz Azul, declared his desire to face Ortiz face-to-face to express his disapproval of the penalty awarded to América. The controversy surrounding this match continues to generate debate among fans of Mexican football.
