Vasco to host Palmeiras second leg in Copa do Brasil semi-final | OneFootball

Vasco will face Palmeiras for a place in the Copa do Brasil final, starting away in São Paulo before deciding the tie at São Januário. The matches are scheduled for 1 and 8 November.

According to PaponaColina, the draw took place at CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, and the other semi-final will see Atlético-MG finish at home against Grêmio.

Vasco reached the last four by eliminating Paysandu, Fluminense and Vitória. Palmeiras advanced past Jacuipense, Fortaleza and Santos. The winners qualify directly for the 2027 Copa Libertadores group stage, while the runners-up enter the preliminary play-offs. Vasco have already banked R$ nine million, with R$ 34 million for the runners-up and R$ 78 million for the champions.

The coaching staff led by Portuguese manager Pedro Emanuel view settling the contest in their own stadium as a crucial strategic edge. The São Januário atmosphere is seen as key to countering Palmeiras’ financial muscle.

This year’s competition will conclude with a single-match final on 6 December at Arena Mané Garrincha in Brasília. The Federal District government requested and secured approval for the venue, citing its service network and logistics to host Vasco’s sizeable support in the capital, with the club chasing a second title after 2011.

Until November, Vasco will focus on Brasileirão fixtures and Copa Sul-Americana knockouts. The board and staff are working to have new signings fully integrated in time to push for a place in the decider.

Source: PaponaColina

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