Where to watch Vasco v Santa Fe live: decider at São Januário and XIs | OneFootball

Vasco takes the field on Tuesday night (15) looking to punch its ticket to the Copa Sudamericana semifinal against Santa Fe. The decisive quarterfinal match kicks off at 7 p.m. at São Januário, with exclusive coverage on the streaming platform Paramount+. After holding on for a goalless draw at altitude in Bogotá in the first leg, the Rio-based side needs a simple win at home to advance in the continental tournament, while another draw will send the tie to a penalty shootout. The winner will face whoever comes through the clash between São Paulo and Boca Juniors.

Manager Pedro Emanuel puts his unbeaten record in knockout matches on the line as he looks to keep the team alive in its dream of lifting the international trophy. Vasco fielded a mixed lineup in the first leg in Colombia and now brings its strongest available squad to set the tempo at home, knowing the visitors arrive motivated after beating Deportes Tolima in the domestic league with a lone goal from Nahuel Bustos.

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Vasco absences and projected lineup

To put together Vasco’s starting lineup against Santa Fe, the coaching staff will have to work around key absences in attack and registration issues with the confederation. Striker Brenner remains under the care of the medical department and will miss out, leaving a direct battle between Bruno Duarte and Spinelli for the center-forward role. Meanwhile, recent arrivals such as Facundo Colidio, midfielder Alan Lescano, and defender Gabriel Pereira are still not included on the squad list for this stage and would only be eligible to debut in a potential semifinal.

The probable starting lineup for the home side is: Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Cuesta, Robert Renan and Cuiabano; Sosa, Tchê Tchê and Thiago Mendes; Adson, Andrés Gómez and Bruno Duarte (or Spinelli).

Tchê Tchê and Paulo Henrique are expected to play – Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

Opposition lineup and officiating

On the other side, Santa Fe will try to surprise Vasco by relying on the strength of a solid setup and the attacking leadership of veteran Hugo Rodallega. Coach Pablo Repetto is expected to send out a lineup with Asprilla in goal; a back line of Palacios, Olivera, Scarpeta and Mafla; a midfield of Daniel Torres, Emerson Rodríguez and Jhojan Torres; and an attacking trio made up of Franco Fagúndez, Nahuel Bustos and the focal point up front.

The final whistle of the tie will be under the responsibility of Venezuelan referee Alexis Herrera, with Ecuadorian Carlos Orbe overseeing the VAR booth. With a packed cauldron expected in Rio’s North Zone, the Giant of the Hill is counting on collective intensity and the pressure from its fans to seal a place among the continent’s top four without needing a penalty shootout.

Photo: Vasco official X account

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