Palmeiras v Vasco: controversial referee appointed | OneFootball

CBF has appointed Rafael Klein, from Rio Grande do Sul, as the referee responsible for Palmeiras vs Vasco, a match scheduled for Wednesday at 7:00 PM (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque, for the Brazilian Championship.

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The match brings together teams in very different moments on the table. Abel Ferreira’s team is in third place with 49 points, while Fernando Diniz’s Vasco is in 11th with 30.

Klein has already refereed five Cruz-Maltino matches in 2025:

The record is balanced, with two wins, two draws, and one loss. Although he has made some controversial decisions in other competitions, Klein has not been involved in major controversies in Vasco’s matches this year.

Gustavo Gómez tries to make a tackle during Vasco vs Palmeiras, a Brasileirão match in Brasília – Image: DIOGO NEVES DE CARVALHO/W9 PRESS/ESTADÃO CONTEÚDO

The choice of referee is being closely watched by Vasco fans, especially in a match considered decisive for the team’s run in the championship.

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