Memphis and Coutinho face off: Corinthians v Vasco in Copa final, stats | OneFootball

Former teammates, Memphis Depay and Philippe Coutinho share the spotlight in the final of the Copa do Brasil between Corinthians and Vasco. The stars, who are the technical leaders of their teams, face each other this Wednesday in the first leg of the final, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena.

Memphis and Coutinho shared a locker room for a short period at Barcelona. Altogether, they played 15 matches together wearing the Spanish club’s shirt.

This will be the first time the players face off on Brazilian soil. They have already met three times in Europe, with the advantage going to Coutinho. The Brazilian has never lost to the Dutchman, with two wins and one draw.

(Photos: Rodrigo Coca/Corinthians Agency and Matheus Lima/Vasco)

Memphis vs. Coutinho

Philippe Coutinho returned to Vasco two months before Memphis Depay was signed by Corinthians. Both arrived with high expectations and hopes of raising their teams’ level. The Dutchman, however, has better numbers.

In 63 matches for Timão, the player has scored 18 goals and provided 14 assists. Coutinho, meanwhile, has 14 goals and six assists in 72 games since his return to Brazil.

This season, the contest is more balanced. Both are tied with 11 goals, but Memphis has more assists: ten to the Cruzmaltino player’s five.

The Corinthians’ number 10 also won the Campeonato Paulista title during this period, while Coutinho has not lifted any trophies.

When is the return leg?

The second leg of the Copa do Brasil final between Corinthians and Vasco will be on next Sunday, December 21. The decisive match is scheduled for 6 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

Corinthians’ next match

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