Vasco face trial by fire: five-game run to test their spirit | OneFootball

After a September marked by the emotions of the Copa do Brasil, Vasco's focus in October will be entirely on the Campeonato Brasileiro. The calendar has lined up a sequence of five highly important games for the club. This marathon includes direct confrontations in the fight against relegation, matches against teams at the top of the table, and a classic, in a period that will be decisive for the team's future in the competition.

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Away matches are Vasco's biggest challenge

The main challenge for the Gigante da Colina in this sequence will be their performance as visitors. The team will have three games away from home. The opponents will be Palmeiras in São Paulo, Fortaleza in Ceará, and Red Bull Bragantino. Earning points in these matches is seen as crucial for the team to secure a safety margin in the table.

Vascão is improving this season – Photo: Alexandre Durão

Home games are direct confrontations

If the mission is difficult away, at home the obligation to win is even greater. The two home games in this period are true “finals”. Vasco hosts Vitória, a direct competitor in the fight against the Z4. Additionally, the team will play a classic against Fluminense, which is also a close rival in the standings. Doing their homework, therefore, is not an option, but a necessity.

🟢⚪️ Palmeiras x Vasco 💢🗓️ Date: October 1st (Wednesday)⏰ Time: 19:00📍 Venue: Allianz Parque🏆 Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro

💢 Vasco x Vitória 🔴⚫️🗓️ Date: October 5th (Sunday)⏰ Time: 16:00📍 Venue: São Januário🏆 Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro

🔵🔴⚪️ Fortaleza x Vasco 💢🗓️ Date: October 15th (Wednesday)⏰ Time: 21:30📍 Venue: Castelão🏆 Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro

💢 Vasco x Fluminense ⚪🟢🔴🗓️ Date: October 20th (Monday)⏰ Time: 19:30📍 Venue: Maracanã🏆 Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro

🔴⚪️ Red Bull Bragantino x Vasco 💢🗓️ Date: October 26th (Sunday)⏰ Time: 18:30📍 Venue: Cícero Souza Marques🏆 Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro

Rayan is the main offensive weapon of the Cruz-Maltino at the moment – Photo: Alexandre Durão

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