Ceará v Fortaleza: likely line-ups and where to watch in Copa do Nordeste | OneFootball

Ceará and Fortaleza face off in the Clássico-Rei this Wednesday in the third round of the Copa do Nordeste, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza, Ceará.

Where to watch

The match will be broadcast by SportyNet.

How the teams are coming in

Ceará is coming off a 2-0 away win over Cuiabá in Série B. Fortaleza also won its last second-division match, beating Juventude 2-1 at Arena Castelão.

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Probable lineups

Ceará

Richard; A. Silva, Eder, Luizão and Sánchez; Richardson, César and Alano; Melk, Fernandinho and Wendel. Coach: Mozart Santos.

Fortaleza

Brenno; Brítez, Ronald and Gazal; Mailton, Ryan, Sasha and Maurício; Pochettino and L. Fernando. Coach: Thiago Carpini.

Refereeing

Bruno Pereira-BA will be the referee for the match.

Match details

Matchup: Ceará vs. Fortaleza Competition: Copa do Nordeste – 3rd round Date and time: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Arena Castelão, Fortaleza (CE) Broadcast: SportyNet

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