Corinthians aim to end drought against idol Cássio in semi-final | OneFootball

Corinthians faces Cruzeiro this Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Mineirão, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal. In addition to fighting for a spot in the final, Timão is also looking to break a drought against Cássio.

A Corinthians idol, the goalkeeper has excellent numbers against the São Paulo club. In two matches played, there was one win and one draw. Besides remaining unbeaten, he did not concede any goals and saved 100% of the shots on target.

(Photo: Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro)

Idol's Numbers

Cássio defended Corinthians’ colors for over ten years and is the second player with the most appearances for the team. With 712 games, he is only behind Wladimir, who has 806.

During this period, the Giant became known for memorable saves and became synonymous with titles. In total, he won ten trophies: Copa Libertadores (2012), Club World Cup (2012), Paulistão (2013, 2017, 2018, and 2019), Recopa Sudamericana (2013), and Campeonato Brasileiro (2015 and 2017).

Cássio at Cruzeiro

Signed in May 2024, Cássio has already played 81 games for Cruzeiro. The player was runner-up in the Sudamericana last year and is seeking his first title with Raposa.

Cruzeiro vs Corinthians

Cruzeiro and Corinthians face each other in home-and-away matches for a spot in the Copa do Brasil final. The second leg will be next Sunday at 6 p.m. (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena. If the aggregate score remains tied, the decision will go to penalties.

Impeccable Campaign

Corinthians is experiencing a season of ups and downs, but boasts an impeccable campaign in the Copa do Brasil. Timão has six wins in six matches played in the competition, with eight goals scored and none conceded.

To reach the semifinal, Dorival Júnior’s team knocked out Novorizontino, archrival Palmeiras, and Athletico-PR. In addition to chasing a fourth title, Timão is also seeking a spot in the 2026 Libertadores.

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