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Three games kick off the quarterfinals of the Brazil Cup

Flamengo is out of the Brazil Cup, however, Mengão is closely following the national knockout. After all, the Most Beloved dreams of facing the champion in the Brazil Supercup 2026, if they win the Brasileirão. This Wednesday (27), three games stirred up the first leg of the quarterfinals. Highlight for Cruzeiro's 2-0 victory over Atlético-MG at Arena MRV, the 'party hall' of the Most Beloved.

WHAT WERE THE GAMES THIS WEDNESDAY?

Atlético-MG 0x2 Cruzeiro Athletico 0x1 Corinthians Vasco 1×1 Botafogo

At Arena MRV, where Flamengo has three games and three victories, in addition to last year's Brazil Cup title, a former red-black shone. With a beautiful goal from outside the box, Fabrício Bruno opened the scoring. Then, Kaio Jorge, top scorer of the Brasileirão, took advantage of the defender's assist to extend the lead. Thus, Cruzeiro can even lose by one goal difference to Atlético-MG to continue in the competition. The clash at Mineirão will be on September 11.

DID GABIGOL PROVOKE?

Before the ball rolled, Gabigol, champion with Flamengo last year, provoked. Target of insults from fans of Atlético-MG, the striker pointed to his own body, saying "me". Later, he made a "here" sign and simulated a gesture lifting the cup, clearly referring to last year's Brazil Cup.

WHAT WERE THE OTHER GAMES?

Two other games stirred up the Brazil Cup day. In the Carioca classic at São Januário, Botafogo opened the scoring with Arthur Cabral. Shortly after, Jair equalized for Vasco, closing the score at 1 to 1. Finally, Corinthians won 1-0 against Athletico-PR, in Curitiba, with a goal from Gui Negão, after an assist from former Flamengo Matheuzinho.

The first leg of the quarterfinals ends this Thursday (28). At Arena Fonte Nova, Bahia, with Everton Ribeiro, Jean Lucas and Rogério Ceni, faces Fluminense. The ball rolls at 7:30 pm (Brasília time). It is important to note that the champion of the Brazil Cup will face the winner of the Brasileirão, which has Flamengo as the leader, in the Supercup 2026.

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