Rio court to rule if Zubeldía can coach Fluminense v Flamengo | OneFootball

The Sports Justice Tribunal of Rio de Janeiro (TJD-RJ) decided this Wednesday that coach Luis Zubeldía will be able to lead Fluminense from the sidelines this Sunday, in the final of the Campeonato Carioca against Flamengo. The final will be played at Maracanã, in a single match, at 6 p.m. (Brasília time).

The coach was judged for the red card he received in the first leg of the tournament's semifinal, in the 1-0 victory against Vasco da Gama. Unanimously, the TJD-RJ voted to apply the minimum punishment of a one-match suspension (already served) and a warning.

Accompanied by the general director and former president of Tricolor das Laranjeiras, Mário Bittencourt, who testified in court, Zubeldía was defended by lawyer Rafael Pestana.

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Red Card

The coach received a red card at the 24th minute of the first half in the derby against Vasco for vehemently protesting against referee Josias Nascimento de Souza, who reported feeling offended in the match report.

“I sent off, with a straight red card at the 24th minute of the first half, Mr. Luis Francisco Zubeldia, coach of Fluminense F.C., for, after a foul was called in favor of Vasco da Gama, entering the field in an ostensive manner and protesting towards the referee with gestures and punching the air. I also inform that, after the red card was shown, he aggressively approached the referee, refused to leave the field, and had to be restrained by members of the coaching staff and his team's players. It is worth noting that the referee felt offended,” he wrote.

The State Title is at Stake

⚔️ Match: Fluminense vs Flamengo 🏆 Competition: Campeonato Carioca – Final 📅 Date: March 8, 2026 (Sunday) ⏰ Time: 6 p.m. (Brasília time) 🏟️ Venue: Maracanã

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