Memes fly after Copa do Brasil draw sets three derbies

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·12 August 2026

The Copa do Brasil quarter-final draw produced three regional derbies, a line-up that quickly stirred social media.

According to Globo.com, the ties and home advantage were set in a draw at CBF headquarters on Tuesday.

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On one side of the bracket, Grêmio face Internacional, with the winners to meet Atlético-MG or Cruzeiro in the semi-finals.

On the other, Palmeiras take on Santos, with the victors due to play Vasco or Vitória.

The quarter-finals promise to command national attention, with classic rivalries shaping the path to the final.

Source: Globo.com

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