Fluminense seeks Maraca reaction against Vasco for place in Copa do Brasil final

Fluminense and Vasco will face each other again this Sunday (14), at 8:30 p.m. (Brasilia time), at the Maracanã, in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil semi-final. After winning the first match 2-1, Cruz-Maltino plays for a draw to guarantee a place in the decider, while Tricolor must win by goal difference to take the dispute to penalties or by two or more goals to advance directly. Sportv, Premiere and Amazon Prime broadcast the match.

Fluminense looking for turnaround

Despite the defeat in the first duel, Fluminense is counting on the local factor to try to reverse the situation. The team was on a seven-game unbeaten run before the setback and had an encouraging record under Luis Zubeldía at the Maracanã: nine home games and nine wins. The mission now is to continue writing and return the score to the rival.

Vasco just needs a draw

On the other hand, Vasco arrives more confident after his strong performance in the first match. Despite going through a shaky moment at the Brasileirão, Fernando Diniz’s side grew in production in the Copa do Brasil and built a minimal advantage thanks to Rayan’s leading role. Internally, however, the discourse is cautious, considering the confrontation as completely open, especially given the recent history of the Maracanã.

Probable compositions

Fluminense – Coach: Luis Zubeldia

With changes in attack, Tricolor will have the return of Canobbio, who returns to his position after serving a suspension. Absences: Cano, Soteldo and Manoel (injury); Suspended: Nonato.

Probable team: Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Freytes and Renê; Martinelli, Nonato and Lucho Acosta; Canobbio, Serna and Everaldo.

Vasco – Coach: Fernando Diniz

The tendency is to keep the team which won in the first leg. Absences: Adson, Jair and Lucas Piton (DM); Suspended: Lucas Piton and Vegetti.

Probable team: Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan and Puma Rodriguez; Thiago Mendes, Cauan Barros and Coutinho; Nuno Moreira, Andrés Gómez and Rayan.