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Rafael Klein confirmed as head referee for Flamengo vs. Fluminense at the Maracanã

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has confirmed Rafael Klein as the head referee for the derby between Flamengo and Fluminense on October 11, valid for the Brasileirão. So far, the organization has only announced this name. Therefore, the expectation is that the other members of the officiating crew will be revealed in the coming days.

Before the derby, Flamengo have already had five matches officiated by Rafael Rodrigo Klein this season. However, the record is positive: three wins, one draw, and only one loss.

The only setback came right in the Brazilian Super Cup, when Corinthians won 2-0 at Mané Garrincha in Brasília. After that, Flamengo thrashed Atlético-MG 4-0. Next, the team drew 1-1 with Athletico-PR. Then, they beat Chapecoense 4-0 and Mirassol 5-1.

Is Fla-Flu Flamengo’s second match after the FIFA international break?

Yes. Rubro-Negro’s first match after the break will be against Santos on October 8 at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Vila Belmiro. That means the derby against Fluminense comes right after, as the team’s second challenge in the final stretch of the second half of the league season.

How are Flamengo and Fluminense doing in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo lead the Brasileirão with 60 points from 28 matches played. Fluminense, meanwhile, sit in fourth place with 48 points from the same number of games. However, the gap in the standings does not lessen the importance of the derby between the two Rio clubs.

Could Flamengo and Fluminense meet in the Libertadores?

In addition to the Brasileirão, Flamengo and Fluminense are also in the same stage of the Libertadores. Rubro-Negro face Estudiantes (ARG) in the semifinal, with matches on October 15 and 22. The team from Laranjeiras, meanwhile, await the winner of the clash between LDU (ECU) and Palmeiras, with the place in the next round to be decided at the same stage. Therefore, if both Rio teams qualify, it would pave the way for a Fla-Flu in the continental final.

When is the Flamengo vs. Fluminense match in the Brasileirão?

The match between Flamengo and Fluminense takes place on October 11, a Sunday, at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, for the 30th round of the Brasileirão. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media. Finally, Rede Globo (free-to-air TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the derby.

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