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What Did Vitória Say on Social Media After the Copa do Brasil Draw?

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) held a draw this Monday (23) to determine the matchups for the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. Flamengo’s opponent will be Vitória. Following this outcome, the Barradão team made a statement right after the matchup with Mengão was announced.

“Matchup set for the 2026 Copa do Brasil. Vitória will face Flamengo in a match valid for the 5th round of the knockout stage of the Copa do Brasil!”, the club said in a post on social media. Along with the message, the team shared a photo of the squad gathered on the field.

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WHAT IS THE ORDER OF HOME AND AWAY LEGS FOR FLAMENGO VS VITÓRIA IN THE COPA DO BRASIL?

In addition to the match draw, the CBF also determined the order of home and away games. Thus, Flamengo will start the matchup playing away, in April. Finally, in May, Mengão will host the opponent at Maracanã.

HAVE FLAMENGO AND VITÓRIA FACED EACH OTHER BEFORE IN THE COPA DO BRASIL?

It’s important to note that this will be the fourth time Flamengo and Vitória face each other in the Copa do Brasil. In 1998, the team from Salvador eliminated Mengão, while in 2003 and 2004 it was the turn of the Rio de Janeiro Rubro-Negro to come out on top.

ARE THERE MORE MATCHUPS SET FOR THE FIFTH ROUND OF THE COPA DO BRASIL?

Yes! In addition to the match between Flamengo and Vitória, the CBF also set the other matchups valid for the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. As a result, eight teams will advance to the next stage of the national knockout tournament.

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