Who will referee Vasco v Flamengo in the Brasileirão? | OneFootball

The CBF confirmed this Thursday the refereeing for the Clássico dos Milhões, valid for the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match between Vasco and Flamengo, scheduled for Sunday (21), at 5:30 PM, at Maracanã, will be officiated by the gaucho Rafael Klein (RS).

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The referee will be assisted by Leirson Peng Martins (RS) and Luiz Henrique da Silva Martins (RS). The VAR booth will be under the responsibility of Rodolpho Toski Marques (PR), an experienced name in the CBF panel.

Classic surrounded by expectation

The clash between Vasco and Flamengo takes place in a decisive atmosphere for both sides. The Cruz-Maltino seeks to break three historical taboos: ending a sequence of 11 games without beating the rival, winning over Flamengo in the Brasileirão after almost 10 years, and, on top of that, ending the longest winless streak at the new Maracanã, which has lasted 12 matches.

On the other side, Flamengo tries to confirm its favoritism and maintain the good phase in the classic, where it has had a wide dominance in recent years.

Pressure on the whistle

The choice of Rafael Klein for the match draws attention. The 33-year-old referee has already officiated regional classics in Brazilian football, but this will be one of his biggest assignments of the season, being designated for the duel at Maracanã.

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With both teams experiencing decisive moments in the championship, the performance of the refereeing promises to be one of the most scrutinized points during the 90 minutes.

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