Sportingnews.com: Bruno Arleu de Araújo to referee Botafogo vs. Vasco
- The Brazilian Football Confederation has appointed Bruno Arleu de Araújo to referee the upcoming Campeonato Brasileiro match between Botafogo and Vasco, scheduled for October 7, 2026, at 8:30...
- Born on Feb 14, 1983, in Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Arleu de Araújo is 43 years old.
- Botafogo enters the match with an undefeated record in seven matches where Bruno Arleu served as the main referee, securing five wins and two draws.
The Brazilian Football Confederation has appointed Bruno Arleu de Araújo to referee the upcoming Campeonato Brasileiro match between Botafogo and Vasco, scheduled for October 7, 2026, at 8:30 PM at Estádio Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro, according to sportingnews.com.
Who is referee Bruno Arleu de Araújo?
Born on Feb 14, 1983, in Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Arleu de Araújo is 43 years old. Sportingnews.com reported that he built his career within the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) main panel before earning a spot on the FIFA international list. He made his Série A debut in 2015.
How does his past record with Botafogo look?
Botafogo enters the match with an undefeated record in seven matches where Bruno Arleu served as the main referee, securing five wins and two draws. Sportingnews.com noted that this streak includes a 4-1 victory over Flamengo on Aug 18, 2024, a 3-0 win against Vasco on Nov 5, 2024, and a 2-0 win over Fluminense on April 26, 2025. The sequence also features a 0-0 draw with Flamengo on May 18, 2025, another 3-0 win over Vasco on Nov 5, 2025, and a 1-1 draw against Fluminense on Aug 8, 2026.
Arleu also officiated two other Botafogo clásicos during the 2026 season: a 2-1 defeat to Flamengo in the Campeonato Carioca quarterfinals and a 1-1 draw with Fluminense during the 22nd round of the Série A, both played at Nilton Santos.
How has Vasco performed under his whistle?
Vasco holds a record of one win and two losses in the three matches where Bruno Arleu acted as the primary referee. Sportingnews.com detailed that their history began on July 20, 2019, when Vasco defeated Fluminense 2-1 from behind at São Januário. The other two matches were the aforementioned 3-0 defeats to Botafogo at Nilton Santos on Nov 5, 2024, and Nov 5, 2025.
Who else joins the refereeing team for the match?
The full officiating crew named by the CBF includes Thiago Henrique Neto Correa Farinha and Thayse Marques Fonseca as assistant referees, while Jodis Nascimento de Souza takes the role of fourth official.
The video assistant referee room will be led by Rodrigo Guarizo Ferreira do Amaral. He will be supported by assistant VARs Herman Brumel Vani and Vinicius Goncalves Dias Araujo. Ednilson Corona will act as the VAR observer, Arnaldo Jasson Araujo Santos will serve as the quality manager, and Marcelo Rogério will be the match assessor.
The match takes place at Estádio Nilton Santos on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, starting at 8:30 PM Brasília time for the 29th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.