All eyes on Daronco for São Paulo v Corinthians | OneFootball

For Saturday’s São Paulo v Corinthians showdown at MorumBIS, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has appointed Anderson Daronco as the match referee, according to Arquibancada Tricolor. Daronco, well established on the national circuit, will be flanked by assistant referees Rafael da Silva Alves and Tiago Augusto Kappes Diel. Daniel Nobre Bins has been assigned to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) post for this 15th round fixture.

The selection of officials for a Majestoso of this magnitude is always a topic of scrutiny, especially with São Paulo and Corinthians coming into the clash separated by narrow margins in recent performances. Daronco’s experience in high-pressure matches is likely to be tested as both sides vie for momentum in what remains of the league campaign.

The appointment follows a trend of the CBF turning to Daronco for major derbies, a point that frequently draws analysis from pundits and supporters when debating recent officiating in classics involving São Paulo. His assistants, Alves and Diel, are also familiar presences in top-flight matches, while VAR responsibilities in the hands of Nobre Bins reflect the CBF’s commitment to deploying experienced personnel for fixtures of national significance.

The classic, scheduled for Saturday at MorumBIS, comes with São Paulo currently occupying the lower reaches of the table, as both sides look to recalibrate in the heart of the Brasileirão season. Attention from both camps is certain to remain fixed on the match officials, given the fine margins and the potential for decisive calls in a heated derby environment.

(Sources: Arquibancada Tricolor)

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