FERJ selects ref who wronged Flamengo for Fluminense clash | OneFootball

Alex Gomes Stefano will officiate the Sunday classic (25)

The Rio de Janeiro Football Federation (FERJ) announced, this Thursday (22), the referee for the classic match between Flamengo and Fluminense, which will take place next Sunday (25), for the fourth round of the Carioca. The chosen one is Alex Gomes Stefano, known for not awarding a clear penalty on Luiz Araújo in the Brasileirão 2025 against Botafogo.

HOW WAS THE INCIDENT IGNORED BY STEFANO?

When Flamengo and Botafogo were tied 0-0 at Engenhão, Luiz Araújo entered the area and suffered a harsh stomp from Allan. Number 7 stayed on the ground for a few minutes, VAR reviewed it, but the penalty was not awarded, disadvantaging the Rubro-Negro. However, Filipe Luís's team still managed to win 3-0.

WHO WILL BE THE REFEREE TEAM?

Besides Alex Gomes Stefano, the classic Flamengo and Fluminense will also have the assistance of Luiz Cláudio Regazone and Daniel de Oliveira Alves Pereira as linesmen. Paulo Renato Moreira da Silva Coelho will be in charge of the video assistant referee, the VAR.

WHEN WILL FLAMENGO VS FLUMINENSE TAKE PLACE?

The match kicks off on Sunday (25) at 6 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. For Flamengo, it's a chance to enter the top 4 of Group B in the Carioca. Meanwhile, Fluminense is fighting for the lead in Group A. There is anticipation for the team line-ups, as the following midweek marks the start of the Brasileirão.

The Fla-Flu classic will be broadcast to most of Brazil on open network through Globo. Additionally, GETV on YouTube, and Premiere, via pay-per-view, will show the match. However, the best and most Rubro-Negro coverage is from Coluna do Fla.

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