Raphael Claus to referee Vasco v Fluminense in Copa do Brasil semi

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·8 December 2025

Raphael Claus to referee Vasco v Fluminense in Copa do Brasil semi

The CBF confirmed Raphael Claus as the referee responsible for the match between Vasco and Fluminense, valid for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal, at Maracanã, at 8 PM.

This year, Claus has already officiated five matches for Fluminense, with a balanced record for the Tricolor:

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Grêmio 1×2 Fluminense
Fluminense 1 x 0 Internacional
Sport 2 x 2 Fluminense
Bahia 1×0 Fluminense
Flamengo 1 x 0 Fluminense

Vasco and Fluminense reach the semifinal in contrasting moments. The Tricolor is experiencing a stable phase and recently secured a direct spot in the Libertadores, while the rival is going through a negative streak in the Brasileirão.

The return match, at Maracanã, is scheduled for next Sunday, when the finalist of the competition will be determined.

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