Referee lineup for Grêmio x Ceará announced for the 21st round
The Referees Committee of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CA-CBF) has appointed Davi de Oliveira Lacerda, from Espírito Santo, to officiate the Grêmio vs Ceará match in the 21st round, at Arena do Grêmio in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul.
The capixaba official will be assisted by Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis (São Paulo) and Douglas Pagung (Espírito Santo). The fourth official will be Anderson Ribeiro Goncalves from Goiás. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will be Rodolpho Toski Marques (Paraná), with assistance from Herman Brumel Vani (São Paulo) and Eduardo Tomaz de Aquino Valadão (Goiás).
Season and past references
This year, Davi de Oliveira Lacerda has taken charge of 16 Brasileirão matches, issuing a total of 72 yellow cards, averaging just over four cards per game. He has sent off two players in the competition so far.
His most recent Ceará assignment was in the 16th round against Internacional. In 2025, he also refereed Ceará’s Copa do Brasil second-round match against Confiança, which Ceará advanced on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regulation time.
What to expect
The appointment signals trust in Lacerda’s experience across the league this season. The presence of VAR Rodolpho Toski Marques, along with two assistants, reflects the league’s emphasis on precise decisions for a potentially closely contested match between two competitive teams.
Summary
Davi de Oliveira Lacerda will referee Grêmio x Ceará in Porto Alegre, with Danilo Simon Manis and Douglas Pagung as assistants, Anderson Goncalves as the fourth official, and Rodolpho Toski Marques in VAR duties with two assistants. Lacerda’s season shows a moderate card rate and limited red cards, and this match adds to his recent assignments involving Ceará. Positive management from the officiating team could help maintain a fair and competitive game.
Additional context
Fans can look for a structured approach from the officiating crew, as the combination of a seasoned referee and VAR support is aimed at ensuring clean play and timely, accurate decisions throughout the match.