CBF names referee for Botafogo v Vasco, has led Vasco 3 times in 2025 | OneFootball

The CBF has appointed the refereeing team for the classic match between Botafogo and Vasco, which takes place this Wednesday (5th), at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Nilton Santos Stadium, for the 32nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The referee in charge will be Bruno Arleu de Araújo, from the FIFA panel and affiliated with the Football Federation of the State of Rio de Janeiro (FERJ).

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In 2025, Bruno Arleu has already officiated three Vasco matches, all valid for the Carioca Championship:

The referee was also in charge of a classic between the teams in 2024, at Nilton Santos, for the Brasileirão. On that occasion, Botafogo won 3-0, with goals from Savarino, Luiz Henrique, and Júnior Santos. Arleu sent off defender João Victor, who now plays for CSKA Moscow.

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Bruno Arleu de Araújo will referee Botafogo vs Vasco (Photo: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras)

The CBF Refereeing Commission will still announce the full team that will assist the referee in the match, which is considered crucial in the fight for a spot in the next Libertadores.

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