Why Vasco are so hard to beat in the Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

The heroic qualification for the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil reinforces a thesis that the numbers prove: Vasco da Gama is one of the most resilient and difficult teams to beat in the history of the competition. A statistical survey released by R10 Score shows that, among the four major clubs in Rio de Janeiro, the Cruz-Maltino has the fewest number of defeats.

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Vasco has the fewest defeats among rivals

The statistic, which considers the entire history of the Copa do Brasil, is a source of pride for the club. The Giant, alongside Flamengo, has suffered only 37 defeats in the tournament. This number is considerably lower than that of the other Rio rivals. Fluminense, the semifinal opponent, has 43 losses, while Botafogo, eliminated by Vasco in the quarterfinals, has 44.

The historical data helps contextualize Vasco's campaign in 2025. The path to the semifinals, marked by overcoming challenges and two penalty shootout qualifications, is not an anomaly. It reflects the tradition of a club that historically knows how to play knockout competitions. The “heavy shirt” is thus translated into numbers.

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2025 campaign reinforces the tradition of a “cup team”

Vasco's journey in this edition reinforces its status as a “cup team.” To reach the top four, the team had to overcome five opponents, including the rival Botafogo. The strength demonstrated in 2025 honors the tradition and fills the fans with hope for the clash against Fluminense, which is worth a spot in the grand final.

Vascão is hard to beat – Photo: Matheus Lima/CRVG

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