CBF names referee for Corinthians v Palmeiras derby in the Brasileiro | OneFootball

The CBF announced this Thursday the referees assigned for the matches of the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. According to the entity, the Santa Catarina referee Ramon Abatti Abel will officiate the classic match between Corinthians and Palmeiras, this Sunday afternoon, at Neo Química Arena.

The decision was broadcast in a public hearing, on the official CBF YouTube channel. The complete roster, with all the assistants and the person responsible for VAR, has not yet been made available on the entity's website.

Corinthians and Palmeiras face off at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) this Sunday, in Itaquera.

The Derby will mark the reunion between the rivals less than a month after the match valid for the round of 16 of the Brazil Cup. On that occasion, Timão came out on top with a 3-0 aggregate score.

Dorival Júnior's team arrives on a roll with two consecutive victories this season, both away from home. Timão is in 11th place in the Brasileirão standings, with 25 points earned.

Meanwhile, Palmeiras is on an unbeaten streak of eight matches in Serie A, with three consecutive victories. Verdão is fighting for the national title and is in second place, with 42 points, four less than the first place Flamengo.

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