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Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima will be responsible for the Flamengo vs Ceará match

Flamengo takes the field this Wednesday (03) to face Ceará, in the 37th round of the Brasileirão. On the eve of the match, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has appointed the referee who will officiate the game: Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima.

Thus, Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima will oversee the match between Flamengo and Ceará, which could be decisive for the Brasileirão title. In addition, the CBF has also appointed the assistant referees: Rafael da Silva Alves and Thiaggo Americano Labes. Finally, Emerson de Almeida Ferreira will be in charge of VAR.

See the full refereeing lineup:

How many Flamengo matches has Rodrigo José officiated in 2025?

It’s worth noting that, so far, Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima has officiated four Flamengo matches in the 2025 season. The referee was in charge of the 1-1 draw with Ceará, the 3-1 victory over Internacional, the 1-0 loss to Bahia, and the 2-2 draw with São Paulo.

Thus, Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima was the referee who sent off Danilo and Wallace Yan in the loss to Bahia, at the beginning of October. Additionally, in the draw with São Paulo, the referee also showed a red card to Gonzalo Plata.

What is the current situation of Flamengo and Ceará in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo is currently leading the Brasileirão with 75 points. On the other hand, Ceará is in 14th place on the table, with 43 points, and continues to fight to avoid relegation.

When do Flamengo and Ceará face each other?

The match between Flamengo and Ceará takes place this Wednesday (03), in a game valid for the 37th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. The ball will roll at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. If they win, Filipe Luís’s team will secure their ninth national championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, their website, and social media. However, Globo (broadcast TV), GE TV (YouTube), and SporTV (cable TV) will broadcast the Flamengo vs Ceará match.

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