Ceará triumphed over Fortaleza with a solitary goal in the much-anticipated ‘Rei’ Clássico held at the Castelão stadium. The decisive moment came in the 56th minute when Antonio Galeano perfectly placed the ball in the net, sealing the fate of the match in favor of Ceará.
Antonio Galeano stood out as the match’s star player, delivering an exceptional performance and contributing the only goal of the encounter. His sharp instincts and skill on the field proved pivotal for his team’s success.
Diego, the Ceará midfielder, also shone brightly throughout the match, supporting the team’s attacking efforts with great midfield control.
Fortaleza’s manager, Juan Pablo Vojvoda, opted for a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Brenno as the goalkeeper; Emanuel Brítez, Benjamín Kuscevic, Gustavo Mancha, and Gastón Ávila in defense; Emmanuel Martínez, Matheus Pereira, Lucas Sasha, and Breno Lopes in midfield; while Tomás Pochettino and Juan Martín Lucero led the attack.
On the other side, Ceará, led by coach Leonardo Rodrigues Condé, set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Bruno Ferreira guarding the goal; Fabiano, Marllon, Willian Machado, and Matheus Bahia in defense; Fernando Sobral, Diego, and Lucas Mugni in midfield; and Antonio Galeano, Pedro Raúl, and Pedro Henrique in front.
Referee Raphael Claus officiated the match at the Castelão stadium.
Looking ahead to the next fixtures, Fortaleza will visit Grêmio, while Ceará will host Corinthians at home.
Currently, Fortaleza occupies the 9th position in the league with 18 points, while Ceará struggles in 18th place with just 10 points.
Substitutions for Fortaleza
44’ 1H – Gustavo Mancha out for Diogo Barbosa
61’ 2H – Juan Martín Lucero out for Deyverson; Lucas Sasha out for Marinho
79’ 2H – Breno Lopes out for Allanzinho; Antonio Galeano out for Bruno Tubarão; Emmanuel Martínez out for Calebe
Yellow Cards for Fortaleza:
29’ 1H – Lucas Sasha (Unsporting behavior)
4’ 2H – Emanuel Brítez (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Ceará
67’ 2H – Pedro Henrique out for Fernandinho; Lucas Mugni out for Lourenço
89’ 2H – Fernando Sobral out for Richardson; Fabiano out for Rafael Ramos
Yellow Cards for Ceará:
24’ 1H – Pedro Henrique (Unsporting behavior)
36’ 2H – Fernandinho (Unsporting behavior)
42’ 2H – Fabiano (Unsporting behavior)
51’ 2H – Pedro Raúl (Unsporting behavior)