Fluminense v Vasco: what's changed since the Copa do Brasil semi-final | OneFootball

Fluminense and Vasco had electrifying clashes in the semifinals of the 2025 Copa do Brasil, with the Cruz-Maltino advancing on penalties. Just over two months later, the teams meet again in another semifinal – this time, in the Campeonato Carioca. Since then, despite the short time, a lot has changed on both sides.

Captain and defensive pillar, Thiago Silva left the Tricolor at the end of the year. In his place, defender Jemmes, formerly of Mirassol, was signed. In addition to the defender, Fluminense also strengthened with left-back Guilherme Arana and attacking midfielder Savarino. On the other hand, players with little playing time left the club: Everaldo, Keno, Lavega, Lelê, Lima, Manoel, Thiago Santos, and Wallace Davi.

Vasco lost three key players in 2025: Rayan was sold to Bournemouth (ENG), Vegetti left for Cerro Porteño, and Philippe Coutinho requested to leave the club. However, Vasco's management moved in the market and brought in interesting reinforcements: defender Alan Saldivia, left-back Cuiabano, midfielder Johan Rojas, winger Marino Hinestroza, and forwards Brenner.

With all these changes, Fluminense seeks a different result from the last knockout match against their opponent. The teams will face each other over the next two weekends. The first match takes place this Sunday (22), at 6 PM, at Nilton Santos.

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