CBF appoints referee for Flamengo v Palmeiras clash in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo and Palmeiras face off this Saturday (23) at the Maracanã

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has selected the referee for this Saturday’s (23) match between Flamengo and Palmeiras, scheduled for 9 p.m. (Brasília time), in the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship. According to reporting by Coluna do Fla, the entity appointed Davi de Oliveira Lacerda to officiate the derby.

However, the CBF still has to decide who the assistant referees will be for the match, which is set to take place at the Maracanã. The expectation is that everything will be announced by Friday (22), the day before the clash.

What does the Brasileirão standings look like?

At the moment, Flamengo sit second in the Brazilian Championship with 31 points. Palmeiras, meanwhile, have 35, but with one more game played. Therefore, this Saturday’s (23) match is crucial for the Rubro-Negro to close in on the top spot.

If Flamengo beat Palmeiras, they will move to 34 points in the Brazilian Championship. However, the Rubro-Negro could overtake the São Paulo side if they win the postponed match against Mirassol at the Maracanã.

What time is Flamengo vs Palmeiras?

Flamengo’s match against Palmeiras will be played on Saturday (23), starting at 9 p.m. (Brasília time). The clash, valid for the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship, will take place at the Maracanã, and a full house is expected.

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