Is Libertadores a real prospect? Curiosity about Vasco draws attention | OneFootball

The Vasco fan has started dreaming big again. With nine rounds remaining in the Brazilian Championship, Vasco da Gama boasts one of the best second-half campaigns and has already surpassed the points total achieved in the entire first half of the competition.

According to data from journalist João Pedro Isidro of CazéTV, the Cruz-Maltino has already accumulated 20 points in the second half, surpassing the 19 points it had achieved in the entire first half. This milestone highlights the transformation experienced by the team since the arrival of coach Rafael Paiva, who managed to reorganize the squad and restore the group's confidence.

A Reaction That Changed the Course of the Season

Vasco ended the first half in a worrying situation, close to the relegation zone and struggling to present consistent football. However, the team turned things around in the last few rounds, securing important victories against direct rivals and moving away from the bottom of the table.

The 2-0 victory over Fluminense at Maracanã on Monday (20) symbolizes this new phase well. With Rayan and Nuno Moreira in great form, the team shows balance and efficiency, characteristics that were lacking in the first months of the championship.

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Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco.

Numbers That Excite the Fans

Besides the jump in points, Vasco has shown better defensive and offensive metrics. The average number of goals scored has increased, while the number of goals conceded has dropped significantly. The team also shows greater tactical solidity and resilience — factors that fuel the dream of a spot in the 2026 Libertadores.

The recent performance places the Cruz-Maltino among the teams that scored the most points in the second half, alongside powerhouses like Palmeiras, Flamengo, and Grêmio. If they maintain the current pace, Vasco could surpass 55 points by the end of the championship, a score that historically guarantees a spot in continental competitions.

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Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco.

From Threatened to Contender

At the start of the season, the fight was to avoid relegation, but now the atmosphere in São Januário is different. The fans have regained their belief, the players show chemistry, and the internal environment is one of confidence.

With nine games remaining, Vasco depends only on themselves to continue climbing positions and, perhaps, turn the Libertadores dream into reality.

Regardless of the outcome, Vasco's reaction is already one of the great highlights of the 2025 Brasileirão, proving that with planning and hard work, it is possible to change the course of a season in just a few rounds.

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