It is potentially a massively damaging moment for Flamengo’s title hopes, with both men having played important roles in guiding the Rubro-Negro to their current league position.
Ronaldinho’s red card was for violent conduct, although it was fiercely protested by all involved and appeared to be very unlucky. Watch the video and make up your own mind on the incident.
In what was not a violent match, two Ceará players also saw red. Heleno for the same incident as Ronaldinho and Oswaldo for simulation, followed by dissent.