CBF picks controversial ref for Flamengo v Atlético-MG in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Rafael Klein will officiate the match this Sunday (26) at Arena MRV

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has appointed Rafael Rodrigo Klein (RS) as the referee for the match between Flamengo and Atlético-MG this Sunday (26). Kickoff is at 4:00 PM (Brasília time) at Arena MRV, in a clash valid for the 13th round of the Brazilian Championship.

This will be Flamengo’s first match in the 2026 Brasileirão under the command of the referee from Rio Grande do Sul. However, the official has already overseen one Rubro-Negro match this season, which was marked by controversy.

WHAT WAS THE CONTROVERSY?

In the Supercopa, played between Flamengo and Corinthians, Carrascal struck Breno Bidon in the face just as Rafael Rodrigo Klein was ending the first half. Even so, the referee did not apply any immediate punishment and blew for halftime, allowing both teams to head to the locker room without any warning.

However, the situation changed before the match restarted in Brasília, when VAR official Rodolpho Toski Marques recommended a review of the play. Then, after the teams returned to the pitch for the second half, the referee from Rio Grande do Sul announced the straight red card for the rubro-negro player.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

With the referee confirmed, Flamengo and Atlético-MG will face off on Sunday (26) starting at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) at Arena MRV. The match will be broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view) and SporTV (cable channel).

In addition, throughout the 90 minutes, Coluna do Fla TV will provide live reactions in real time. So, it’s worth subscribing to the channel and sharing it with fellow rubro-negro fans.

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