Coluna do Fla
·11 de febrero de 2026
FERJ names referee for Flamengo v Botafogo in the Campeonato Carioca

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·11 de febrero de 2026

Flamengo and Botafogo will duel on Sunday (15) in the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Carioca. For the match, the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation (FERJ) has appointed referee Bruno Arleu de Araújo to officiate the classic, which will take place from 5:30 PM (Brasília time) at Nilton Santos Stadium, the Engenhão.
Bruno Arleu will be accompanied by Rodrigo Figueiredo Henrique Corrêa and Thiago Henrique Neto Corrêa, who will be the assistants. Finally, Rodrigo Carvalhaes de Miranda will be the video assistant referee for the duel that decides the spot in the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca.
The referee chosen by FERJ officiated Flamengo's first classic of the year. In the debut of Flamengo's main team, with Filipe Luís, the Most Beloved defeated Vasco 1-0, with a goal by Jorge Carrascal. Therefore, the referee brings good memories for Mengão.
In the first phase, Botafogo qualified first in Group B, while Flamengo came in fourth. Since the quarterfinals are a single match, the rival has the right to host. However, there is no advantage for a draw. If the match ends in a tie, there will be a penalty shootout.
Botafogo vs. Flamengo will be broadcast by Globo for most of Brazil on free-to-air TV. Additionally, GETV on YouTube and Premiere via pay-per-view will show the match. However, the best and most Flamengo-centric coverage is from Coluna do Fla, which will be at the stadium with all the details of the confrontation.
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