Corinthians and Vasco confirm line-ups for Copa do Brasil final first leg | OneFootball

Corinthians and Vasco take the field this Wednesday (17th) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Neo Química Arena for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil final. Seeking an advantage in the decision, both teams arrive with almost defined formations and rely on their main players to take the lead in the title race.

Corinthians bets on the strength of the attack

Under the command of Dorival Júnior, Corinthians is expected to repeat the base used in the decisive phases of the competition. Even though they were rested in the last training session before the final, Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto are not a concern and should form the starting attacking duo.

The alvinegra team has as a point of attention the number of players at risk of suspension. Seven starting players take the field under the risk of suspension for the return match, which requires extra caution throughout the game.

The probable lineup for Corinthians is: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique, and Matheus Bidu; Maycon, José Martínez (or Raniele), Breno Bidon, and Rodrigo Garro (or Carrillo); Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto.

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Vasco trusts in Dinizismo and individual talent

On the other side, Vasco arrives motivated after eliminating Fluminense in the semifinal and bets on the playing style implemented by Fernando Diniz to surprise away from home. The coach is expected to maintain the structure that secured the spot in the final, with a qualified ball exit and strong offensive presence.

In the midfield, Philippe Coutinho appears as the main playmaker of the team, while Rayan and Andrés Gómez are the bets for speed and aggressiveness in the attack. The defense will be led by Léo Jardim, one of Vasco's highlights in the competition.

The probable lineup for Vasco is: Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan, and Puma Rodríguez; Barros, Thiago Mendes, and Philippe Coutinho; Nuno Moreira, Andrés Gómez, and Rayan.

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Decision in two acts

This Wednesday's duel marks only the first chapter of the decision. The return match takes place on Sunday at the Maracanã, when the Copa do Brasil champion will be known. In case of a tie on aggregate, the title will be decided on penalties.

With a full house at the Neo Química Arena and a decisive atmosphere, Corinthians and Vasco promise a balanced, intense, and high-level technical confrontation, matching the importance of the final.

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