Vasco given warm Pará welcome as Puma eyes Copa do Brasil title | OneFootball

The Vasco delegation arrived in the city of Belém on Monday afternoon. The purpose of the trip is to face Paysandu this Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. at Mangueirão stadium, in a match valid for the Copa do Brasil. The team’s arrival in the state of Pará was marked by a huge show of support from local fans, who were eagerly waiting outside the hotel.

The professional squad was welcomed with a big celebration by dozens of passionate supporters. Standouts from the group led by coach Renato Gaúcho, such as goalkeeper Léo Jardim, forward Andrés Gómez, and full-back Puma Rodríguez, were highly celebrated by the crowd at the scene. The players returned all the affection by taking photos and signing several autographs before heading up to their rooms.

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Fan support motivates Vasco squad in the tournament

The Uruguayan defender spoke to the press in the lobby and praised the energy transmitted by the fans upon the delegation’s arrival. He looked ahead to the important knockout clash and recalled the feeling from last season, stating:

The South American player was part of the club’s great campaign last year, which unfortunately ended with a runner-up finish in the knockout competition. Following the natural steps of tactical evolution, which began with reaching the semifinal in 2024 and the final in 2025, the team is fully focused on taking the final step to lift the trophy this year.

Full-back targets trophy as coach prepares team tactically

With confidence high after scoring from the penalty spot in the Brazilian Championship, the player predicted better fortune in this edition and emphasized the greatness of the club, declaring:

The statement shows the players’ total focus for the decisive clash.

For this away match, Vasco chose to complete all of its tactical preparation in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. The board decided to arrive in Pará closer to kickoff time to optimize rest. The squad traveled at full strength, but the starting players will still undergo further physical evaluations so the coaching staff can define the starting eleven.

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