Fluminense and Vasco confirm absences and suspensions for Maracanã decider | OneFootball

Fluminense and Vasco face off this Sunday (14th), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal. With a 2-1 victory at São Januário, Vasco arrives with an advantage in the classic and can even draw to secure a spot in the final. Meanwhile, Fluminense needs to win by one goal to take the decision to penalties or by two or more goals to advance directly.

Teams' Current Form

Fluminense had its seven-game unbeaten streak interrupted precisely by Vasco in the first leg. Even so, coach Luis Zubeldía bets on the home record: nine wins in nine games under his command at Maracanã.

On the other hand, Vasco is experiencing fluctuations in the Brazilian Championship but has shown strength in the Copa do Brasil. Under Fernando Diniz's command, the team won the first leg and treats the advantage as minimal, maintaining full focus on the decisive match.

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Vasco da Gama vs. Fluminense for the Copa do Brasil held at Maracanã Stadium on December 11, 2025. Photos: Matheus Lima/Vasco.

Probable Lineups

Fluminense – Coach: Luis ZubeldíaThe Tricolor will have changes in the attack. Canobbio returns after serving a suspension and takes the spot left by Soteldo, who was injured in the first half of the first leg.

Probable lineup:Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Freytes, and Renê; Martinelli, Nonato, and Lucho Acosta; Canobbio, Serna, and Everaldo.

Unavailable: Cano and Manoel (injured).On caution: Nonato.

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Vasco – Coach: Fernando DinizThe tendency is to repeat the team that won at São Januário. Thiago Mendes, who left the field at the end of the previous match, only had cramps and is confirmed. Lucas Piton remains out, and Puma Rodríguez continues to be improvised at left-back.

Probable lineup:Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan, and Puma Rodríguez; Thiago Mendes, Cauan Barros, and Coutinho; Nuno Moreira, Andrés Gómez, and Rayan.

Unavailable: Adson, Jair, and Lucas Piton (medical department).On caution: Lucas Piton and Vegetti.

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Maracanã seen from above — Photo: Buda Mendes/Getty Images

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