Fluminense fans upset over referee for derby vs Vasco | OneFootball

The choice of referee for the classic match between Vasco and Fluminense, scheduled for next Monday (20th) at 7:30 PM at Maracanã, for the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship, has sparked strong reactions among Fluminense fans.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) appointed Wagner do Nascimento Magalhães as the main referee for the match, and the decision was criticized on social media by Flu fans. Many Fluminense supporters expressed dissatisfaction with the referee's history in the club's matches and questioned his presence in a direct clash for a spot in the Libertadores.

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Despite the complaints, the numbers do not reflect the fear: under Wagner Magalhães' command, Fluminense played 34 matches, with 18 wins, eight losses, and eight draws, a success rate of 60.78%, according to the portal Estatísticas Fluminense. In 2025, the referee officiated two Tricolor games, including the 2-1 victory over Vasco at the Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília, as well as the 3-1 triumph against Portuguesa-RJ.

Even with the favorable data, the atmosphere among the fans is one of distrust, especially given the importance of the duel. Fluminense is in 7th place with 41 points and seeks to get closer to the qualification zone for the CONMEBOL Libertadores. Meanwhile, Vasco is in 9th place with 36 points and is coming off two consecutive victories.

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The refereeing team for the classic will be composed of:

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