Matheus Candançan to referee Fluminense v Bahia in Copa do Brasil finale | OneFootball

The CBF announced this Thursday (4) the refereeing team responsible for officiating Fluminense vs Bahia, a decisive match scheduled for Sunday at Maracanã, for the 38th round of the Brazilian Championship. The referee chosen for the match was Matheus Delgado Candançan, from the Paulista Football Federation.

Candançan will be assisted by Thiaggo Americano Labes (SC) and Leandro Matos Feitosa (SP). The official responsible for VAR will still be announced by the Confederation.

Candançan’s record in Fluminense matches in 2025

The referee has already officiated three Tricolor matches this season, with a positive record for Mano Menezes’ team:

• Vitória 0x1 Fluminense – Brasileirão

• Fluminense 2×0 Bahia – Copa do Brasil

• Fluminense 1×1 Vitória – Brasileirão

In total, there are two wins and one draw, with no losses.

The match against Bahia could determine Fluminense’s fate in the quest for a direct spot in the 2026 Libertadores.

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