Cuesta and Robert Renan boost Vasco’s defence, see the stats | OneFootball

Fernando Diniz's Vasco is experiencing a great phase this season and has moved out of the relegation zone radar in the Brazilian Championship. Besides the good performance of offensive players like Coutinho and Rayan, this is also due to the defensive solidity boosted by the center-back duo of Carlos Cuesta and Robert Renan.

Carlos Cuesta joined Vasco in September and, even with only seven games for the team, had an immediate impact on Diniz's defensive system. With the Colombian on the field, the Gigante da Colina has not lost, accumulating five wins and two draws, and has conceded only four goals during this period.

When paired with Robert Renan, the numbers are even more impressive. In six games with the defensive duo, there have been four wins and two draws, with only two goals conceded. The defensive solidity has boosted Vasco's phase so much that now, the Carioca team dreams of securing a spot in the Libertadores through the Brasileirão.

Best in 13 Years

Besides boosting Vasco's phase, Cuesta and Robert Renan have already placed their names among the best defenders of the team in the last decade. With three games without conceding goals, the duo is the first in 13 years to go so long without conceding goals.

Back in 2012, Vasco's defense was formed by Dedé and Rodolfo, symbols of the team's last national title, the 2011 Copa do Brasil.

Vasco's Phase

With the best football played in a long time, Vasco has chances to lift a trophy this season. The team is still alive in the Copa do Brasil and faces Fluminense in the semifinal of the competition. The matches are scheduled for December 10 and 14, with no set time yet and the decision at Maracanã.

In the Brasileirão, Vasco is in the eighth position, with 42 points – five less than Botafogo, the first team in the G6. The Gigante da Colina returns to the field this Sunday at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), when they host São Paulo at São Januário.

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