Papo na Colina
·11 septembre 2025
Renato Gaúcho ready for Vasco or Botafogo: "Anything can happen"

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·11 septembre 2025
The winner of the decisive derby between Vasco and Botafogo, this Thursday, already knows who they will face in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil: Fluminense. After his team qualified over Bahia, coach Renato Gaúcho analyzed the clash between the Rio rivals and emphasized total respect for both, predicting a very balanced duel.
Renato Gaúcho avoided naming a favorite for the derby. He highlighted the unpredictability of a clash of this magnitude and stated that he respects both teams equally. The Fluminense coach declared:
“I respect both Botafogo and Vasco. It’s a derby, and you can’t play around with derbies. Anything can happen.”
The tricolor manager revealed that he watched the first match and that the impression left by the game at São Januário was of an intense contest. He believes the scenario will be repeated in the return leg. Renato stated:
“I saw the first game, it was very hard-fought. You can be sure it will be very hard-fought tomorrow [today] as well.”
Botafogo or Vasco will face Fluminense in the semifinal – Photo: Thiago Ribeiro/AGIF
Finally, the Fluminense coach made it clear that his team will be prepared for a very tough match in the semifinal, regardless of who qualifies. Renato’s analysis shows that, from the outside, both Vasco and Botafogo are seen as high-level opponents.
“I think that, regardless of who goes through, they will give us a lot of work,” he concluded.
Vegetti is the hope of the Cruz-Maltino – Photo: Leandro Amorim/Vasco
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