Flamengo v Palmeiras: VAR was in charge of controversial 2025 tie | OneFootball

Flamengo and Palmeiras face off next Saturday (23) at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã in the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship. Verdão is looking to keep its lead in the national competition.

Known VAR official

Last Thursday (21), the CBF announced the refereeing team that will oversee the clash between the leader and the runner-up. Davi Lacerda, from Espírito Santo, will be the referee, and Caio Max, from Goiás, will be in charge of VAR.

Caio Max was the video assistant referee for the match between Flamengo and Palmeiras in the 2025 Brazilian Championship. The game was marked by refereeing controversy after he did not recommend a review of a possible penalty on Gustavo Gómez in the opening minutes of the match.

At the time, the interpretation was that Jorginho’s arm had no impact on Gustavo Gómez.

– Wilton, you can continue. Both arms are extended and there is no bending motion with enough impact for a push – he said

Palmeiras’ next match

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