Olimpia for the fourth time, what the opponent reveals about Vasco’s 2026 changes | OneFootball

Vasco face Olimpia for the fourth time this season on Thursday in Paraguay, with a Sudamericana quarter-final place at stake. According to Globo.com, the trilogy so far has mapped the team’s transition from Renato Gaúcho to Pedro Emanuel.

The first meeting came on 30 April, matchday three of the group stage, Vasco dominant in a 3-0 win at São Januário. Renato was suspended and there were absences, yet it was a standout display as Puma Rodríguez, Nuno Moreira and Adson scored, and Adson supplied two assists.

Three weeks later in Paraguay, the Brasileiro took priority, so Renato rotated heavily. Vasco led through Carlos Cuesta before the break, João Victor was sent off with the game level, and Olimpia turned it round to win 3-1. All three home goals came from aerial deliveries, a recurring issue then, costing Vasco top spot and forcing a play-off route to the last 16.

Under Pedro Emanuel, the last-16 first leg ended 0-0 at São Januário, and Vasco were far more secure against crosses. The back line and midfield had shifted, with Robert Renan, Cuiabano and Thiago Mendes starting instead of Lucas Freitas, Lucas Piton and Hugo Moura, and Barros promoted from the bench. Emanuel was close to one month into the job.

In attack there was continuity, as Adson, Nuno Moreira and Johan Rojas all started again. The winner advances to the quarter-finals, another draw sends the tie to penalties.

Source: Globo.com

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