After the first leg between Corinthians and Cruzeiro, the Copa do Brasil will be the scene of a Rio derby this Thursday (11/12). Vasco and Fluminense face each other at 8 p.m., at the Maracanã, in the first match of the semi-final of the competition. The return match takes place at the same stadium, this Sunday (14/12), at 8:30 p.m.
The classic marks the meeting of rivals in opposite situations. The flu arrives for the shock after having guaranteed the direct classification of the Libetadores 2026 in the last round of the Brasileirão. Tricolor are undefeated in seven games and look to maintain their positive streak against their local opponent.
Cruzmaltino arrives at his lowest point, after a disappointing end to the championship. In the last round of the Brasileirão, Vasco was beaten 5 x 0 by Atlético-MG. The club finished the tournament in only 14th place in the standings.
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Probable compositions
Vasco: Léo Jardim, Paulo Henrique, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan and Puma Rodríguez, Barros, Thiago Mendes and Coutinho; Nuno Moreira, Andrés Gómez and Rayan.
Fluminense: Fabio; Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Freytes and Renê; Martinelli, Hércules and Lucho Acosta; Soteldo, Serna and Everaldo.
Where to watch
The semi-final between Vasco x Fluminense, for the Copa do Brasil, will be broadcast on closed television (Sportv), pay-per-view (Premiere) and streaming (Amazon Prime).
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