Flamengo v Palmeiras: VAR appointed for clash was involved in 2025 controversy

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·23 May 2026

Flamengo v Palmeiras: VAR appointed for clash was involved in 2025 controversy

Flamengo and Palmeiras meet at the Maracanã on Saturday 23 at 21:00 Brasília time in the 17th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, a top-two clash with Palmeiras aiming to stay top.

According to Nosso Palestra, on Thursday 21 the CBF appointed Davi Lacerda, from Espírito Santos, as referee, with Caio Max, from Goiás, in charge of VAR.

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Caio Max also operated the VAR in Flamengo v Palmeiras in the 2025 Brasileiro, a match that drew controversy when he did not recommend a review for a possible penalty on Gustavo Gómez in the opening minutes.

On that occasion, the view conveyed was that Jorginho’s arm had no impact on Gómez.

The guidance to Wilton was to let play continue, noting both arms were extended and there was no pushing action.

Source: Nosso Palestra