Cruz-Maltino and Timão decide this Sunday (21), at the Maracanã, the title of the Copa do Brasil. The first match ended 0-0, in São Paulo
This Sunday (21), Vasco and Corinthians decide the title of the Copa do Brasil. The ball will roll at 6 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã, which will be sold out as tickets are sold out. The first match, at the Neo Química Arena, ended in a 0-0 draw. Therefore, whoever wins will be the champion. In the event of another tie, the trophy will be decided on penalties.
Where to look?
Amazon Prime (streaming), Globo (open TV), GE TV (YouTube), Premiere (pay-per-view) and SporTV (closed TV)
How does Vasco arrive?
After a good performance which earned them a draw away from home, Vasco arrived with great morale and confidence to win the title at the Maracanã. The crowd has sold out the tickets and promises a big party. Cruz-Maltino hasn’t been a national champion since 2011, when they won the Copa do Brasil.
Coach Fernando Diniz will repeat the composition of the team that drew at the Neo Química Arena. In fact, the team has been the same since the first match of the semi-final against Fluminense. The exception concerns the reserve bench, which will undergo a change. Mateus Carvalho seriously injured his left knee and is missing, as is Lucas Piton, who is also recovering from an injury in the same area. However, the left-back is expected to return early next year. The steering wheel will not return until the second half of 2026.
How do the Corinthians arrive?
Despite the draw at home, Corinthians arrive confident of winning the title at the Maracanã. After all, Timão won every match as a visitor until reaching the Copa do Brasil final, beating tough opponents such as Athletico-PR, Palmeiras and Cruzeiro.
Corinthians arrive without absences due to suspension, a major concern during the first match. None of the eight suspended players received a yellow card. Coach Dorival Júnior will therefore be able to use his maximum strength to beat Vasco. The tendency is for the coach to change teams. Maycon and Carillo are expected to start playing at the Maracanã. Both were reserves at the Neo Química Arena.
VASCO X CORINTHIANS
Copa do Brasil – FINAL – 2nd match
Location: Maracana, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Date and time: 12/21/2025 (Sunday), at 6 p.m. (Brasilia time)
Vasco: Leo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Cuesta, Robert Renan and Puma Rodriguez; Barros, Thiago Mendes and Coutinho; Nuno Moreira, Andrés Gómez and Rayan. Technical: Fernando Diniz
Corinthians: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Maycon, Breno Bidon, André Carrillo and Rodrigo Garro; Memphis Depay and Youri Alberto. Technical:Dorival Junior.
Arbitrator: Wilton Pereira Sampaio (GO)
Auxiliaries: Bruno Boschilia (RP) and Victor Hugo Imazu dos Santos (RP)
VAR: Marco Aurelio Augusto Fazekas Ferreira (MG)
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