Copa do Brasil: Corinthians, Vasco, Botafogo start quarter-finals | OneFootball

Three games take place for the first leg of the quarter-finals this Wednesday (27)

Flamengo bid farewell to the Copa do Brasil still in the round of 16, after being eliminated on penalties by Atlético-MG at Arena MRV. Even without the current champion, the knockout tournament continues. This Thursday (27), three games open the quarter-finals, with two regional classics among the highlights.

WHAT ARE THE GAMES THIS WEDNESDAY?

First, at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), Atlético-MG hosts rival Cruzeiro at Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte, for the first leg of the quarter-finals. Right after, starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), two games take place simultaneously.

In Rio de Janeiro, Vasco and Botafogo stage another regional classic in the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil. The ball rolls at São Januário. Finally, Corinthians visits Athletico-PR at Ligga Arena in Curitiba. It is worth noting that the return matches take place on September 10 and 11.

HOW DID FLAMENGO SAY GOODBYE TO THE COPA DO BRASIL?

Champion of five editions of the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo treated the competition in 2025 as a kind of 'third option' in the calendar. Thus, focusing on other fronts, the Rubro-Negro rested starters in the matches against Atlético-MG in the round of 16.

In the first leg at Maracanã, Flamengo was defeated 1-0 by the Minas Gerais team. In the return match at Arena MRV, they won by the same score and took the decision to penalties but ended up eliminated by the home team.

AND NOW, FLAMENGO?

Out of the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo turns its attention to the two priorities of the season: Brasileirão and Libertadores. In the continental tournament, Mengão is qualified for the quarter-finals, facing Estudiantes (ARG).

Moreover, Flamengo is the isolated leader of the Brazilian Championship, with 46 points. Next Sunday (31), the Rubro-Negro has a commitment in the national competition. Thus, at Maracanã, Mengão faces Grêmio for the 22nd round, at 4 PM (Brasília time).

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