Vasco choose Maracanã to host Vitória in Copa do Brasil quarter-final first leg

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·19 August 2026

Vasco have chosen the Maracanã to host Vitória in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-final in Rio, with the return leg at Barradão.

According to Globo.com, the Maracanã will be used instead of São Januário, and the club expects a sizeable crowd to open the tie.

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Vasco reached the last eight by eliminating Fluminense, winning the second leg 3-1 at the Maracanã.

Vitória advanced after knocking out Athletico Paranaense.

Pedro Emanuel’s side now face a run of decisive fixtures across the Campeonato Brasileiro, Copa Sudamericana and Copa do Brasil.

Source: Globo.com

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