Papo na Colina
·27 septembre 2025
Check the likely line-ups for Vasco v Cruzeiro at São Januário

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·27 septembre 2025
Vasco and Cruzeiro face each other this Saturday (27th), at 6:30 PM, at São Januário, for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. Although they are in different situations on the table, both teams come into the match in good form and with their strongest lineups available, considering the squad conditions.
Rayan in Vasco training — Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco
Coach Fernando Diniz is expected to maintain the structure that has been delivering results in recent rounds, relying on the defensive solidity of Hugo Moura and Cauan Barros in midfield and the inspiration of Philippe Coutinho to supply the forwards.
Meanwhile, Leonardo Jardim of Cruzeiro is betting on a balance between intensity and ball possession, with Lucas Romero and Lucas Silva anchoring the midfield and Kaio Jorge leading the attack.
Probable lineups
VASCO:Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan (Lucas Freitas) and Puma Rodríguez; Hugo Moura, Barros and Philippe Coutinho; Nuno Moreira, Rayan and Vegetti.Coach: Fernando Diniz.
CRUZEIRO:Cássio; William, Jonathas Jesus, Fabrício Bruno and Kaiki; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva and Matheus Pereira; Christian, Wanderson and Kaio Jorge.Coach: Leonardo Jardim.
With two teams featuring intense approaches and styles marked by pressure and mobility, expectations are for an open and high-level technical match. Vasco’s fans promise a packed house to recreate the atmosphere of the win over Bahia, while Cruzeiro looks to score points to stay strong in the fight for the top positions.
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