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Alex Gomes Stefano will officiate Sunday’s (25th) derby

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

WHAT WAS THE INCIDENT IGNORED BY STEFANO?

When Flamengo and Botafogo were tied 0-0 at Engenhão, Luiz Araújo entered the box and suffered a harsh stomp from Allan. The number 7 stayed down on the pitch for several minutes, VAR reviewed the play, but the penalty was not awarded, harming the Rubro-Negro. Even so, Filipe Luís’s team managed to win 3-0.

WHO WILL MAKE UP THE REFEREEING TEAM?

In addition to Alex Gomes Stefano, the Flamengo vs. Fluminense derby will also have Luiz Cláudio Regazone and Daniel de Oliveira Alves Pereira as assistant referees. Paulo Renato Moreira da Silva Coelho will be in charge of the video referee, the VAR.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS FLUMINENSE?

The match kicks off on Sunday (25th) at 6pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. For Flamengo, it’s a chance to enter the G4 of Group B in the Carioca. Meanwhile, Fluminense is fighting for the lead in Group A. There is anticipation regarding the teams’ lineups, since the following midweek marks the start of the Brasileirão.

The Fla-Flu derby will be broadcast to most of Brazil on free-to-air TV via Globo. In addition, GETV on YouTube and Premiere, via pay-per-view, will also show the match. However, the best and most Rubro-Negro coverage is on Coluna do Fla.

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