Vasco line up with changes to face Botafogo | OneFootball

Vasco is ready for the decisive derby against Botafogo this Thursday (11), at 9:30 PM, at Nilton Santos Stadium, for the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. After the 1-1 draw in the first leg at São Januário, the Cruz-Maltino team will take the field with important changes in its starting lineup.

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Fernando Diniz in Vasco 1 x 1 Atlético-MG for the Brasileirão — Photo: Thiago Ribeiro/AGIF

The main news is Jair’s absence for the first time after the serious knee injury that will sideline the defensive midfielder for about a year. In midfield, Barros gets a chance to strengthen the marking, and in the attacking sector, Nuno Moreira will start, forming the front trio with Rayan and Vegetti.

Vasco’s Lineup

Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Hugo Moura, Lucas Freitas, and Lucas Piton; Barros, Tchê Tchê, and Philippe Coutinho; Nuno Moreira, Rayan, and Pablo Vegetti.

For the coach and the fans, the Copa do Brasil is the great hope for a title in 2025. After the failure in the Sudamericana and an inconsistent campaign in the Brazilian Championship, where they are in 15th place, the tournament has become the top priority at São Januário.

The match is worth a spot in the semifinals, where the winner will face Fluminense, who eliminated Bahia. In case of another draw, the decision will go to penalties.

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Lucas Freitas against Chris Ramos in Vasco vs Botafogo for the Copa do Brasil (Photo: Thiago Ribeiro/AGIF)

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