Copa do Brasil: Cruzeiro v Atlético-MG, Botafogo v Vasco for semis | OneFootball

Fluminense and Corinthians are guaranteed in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil

Flamengo continues its preparations to face Juventude this Sunday (14th), for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. Meanwhile, other teams are facing off in the Copa do Brasil, seeking a spot in the tournament’s semifinals. O Mais Querido, who said goodbye to the competition in the round of 16, is following the clashes between Cruzeiro vs Atlético-MG and Botafogo vs Vasco.

What are today’s Copa do Brasil matches?

*All matches are in Brasília time.

The first match this Thursday (11th) will be the classic between Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG. The game takes place at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), at Mineirão. It’s worth noting that Gabigol’s team had the upper hand in the first leg of the quarterfinals, winning the match 2-0.

Soon after, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), Vasco visits Botafogo at Estádio Nilton Santos. The first leg of the classic, held at São Januário, ended in a 1-1 draw. In other words, the tie is open for the return leg and, in case of an aggregate draw, the spot will be decided by penalties.

Did Flamengo say goodbye to the Copa do Brasil?

Five-time champions of the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo treated the 2025 competition as a lower priority on their calendar, focusing instead on the Campeonato Brasileiro and the Libertadores. For this reason, they chose to field mixed squads in both matches against Atlético-MG in the round of 16.

In the first leg, held at Maracanã, Flamengo came out on the losing end and was defeated 1-0 by Atlético-MG. In the return match, at Arena MRV, the Rubro-Negro returned the scoreline and took the decision to penalties. However, after Samuel Lino and Wallace Yan missed their kicks, the team from Minas Gerais secured their spot in the quarterfinals.

When does Flamengo play next?

Meanwhile, Flamengo continues its preparations for the next fixture of the season. Furthermore, O Mais Querido returns to the field next Sunday (14th) to face Juventude, at 4 PM (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. As usual, Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage of the match.

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