Is the away goals rule still used as a tiebreaker in the Copa do Brasil? | OneFootball

As with the last editions, the away goal rule will continue not to be used as a tiebreaker in the 2025 Brazil Cup

Flamengo is preparing for another match in the Brazil Cup. This Thursday (31), The Most Beloved will face Atlético-MG, in the first leg of the round of 16. With the return match away from home, the Red-Black knows that it doesn't need to worry about the 'away goal' as a tiebreaker criterion.

This is because, just like in previous editions, the so-called 'away goal' is no longer a method to break ties in the Brazil Cup knockout stage. Therefore, if the sum of the scores from the home and away matches of the competition ends in a tie, the qualifier will be decided in a penalty shootout.

CHANGE IN THE REGULATION

It's worth noting that the Brazil Cup regulation has changed, and since 2018, the away goal no longer serves as a tiebreaker criterion. Before, the visiting teams had an 'advantage' when they scored goals away from home, with the goal having 'double weight'.

Now, without the away goal as a tiebreaker criterion, the teams that qualify for the quarterfinals of this year's Brazil Cup will be awarded the sum of R$ 3.465 million. Currently, The Most Beloved has won the competition five times: 1990, 2006, 2013, 2022 and 2024.

WHEN IS THE FIRST LEG?

The Flamengo match against Atlético-MG is scheduled for 9:30 pm (Brasília time) this Thursday (27), at Maracanã, for the Brazil Cup. Therefore, the Red-Black fan can stay tuned to all the news about the match on Coluna do Fla.

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