Léo Jardim tops Copa do Brasil penalty saves since joining Vasco | OneFootball

Léo Jardim is one of the main reasons Vasco has reached the grand final of the 2025 Copa do Brasil. The goalkeeper has been delivering excellent performances in the competition, especially when it comes to penalties.

Since making his debut for the Cruzmaltino, Léo Jardim is the goalkeeper who has saved the most penalties in the Copa do Brasil. Out of 39 penalty kicks, he stopped nine, all during shootouts, and conceded 28 goals. In addition, two went wide.

In other words, the Vasco goalkeeper has saved 23% of the penalties he has faced, according to Sofascore data.

This Sunday, in the second leg of the semifinal against Fluminense, Léo Jardim stopped the penalty kicks from John Kennedy and Canobbio. As a result, Vasco eliminated their rival and will face Corinthians in the grand final.

Vasco's next match

Corinthians vs Vasco Competition: Final of the Copa do Brasil (first leg) Date and time: 12/17 (Wednesday), at 9:30 PM Venue: Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo (SP)

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