Referee named for the Supercopa, Corinthians to face Flamengo in Brasília | OneFootball

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has appointed Rafael Klein from Rio Grande do Sul as the referee for the Supercopa do Brasil final between Corinthians and Flamengo. The decisive match will be played this Sunday (01) at the Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília.

Corinthians' history in matches officiated by Rafael Klein is noteworthy. The referee has overseen eight games involving the alvinegro club, with five losses, three draws, and no victories for Timão under his refereeing. In these matches, Klein issued 28 yellow cards and two red cards. The last encounter of Corinthians with the referee was in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil final against Vasco, a match that preceded the alvinegro's title win in the return leg.

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Corinthians and Flamengo reach the final as champions of the main national competitions of the last season. The Rio club won the Brazilian Championship, while the São Paulo team secured the Copa do Brasil title, qualifying for the Supercopa clash.

The Supercopa do Brasil is held in a single match, and in case of a draw in regular time, the champion will be decided by penalties. This year's edition will be played in the federal capital, on neutral ground, as per the competition's regulations.

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