Vasco to rest stars for Brasileirão finale, focus on Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama has set its priority for the end of the 2025 season: the semifinals against Fluminense in the Copa do Brasil. With these matches in mind, the Cruz-Maltino is expected to field an alternative team in the last round of the Brazilian Championship this Sunday (7), against Atlético-MG, as reported by journalist Lucas Pedrosa from SBT.

The decision highlights the significance the Clássico dos Gigantes has taken on this season. While Fluminense is on a roll competing for the second-round title, Vasco, stuck in 12th position (45 points), has chosen to risk even its spot in the South American tournament via the Brazilian Championship to try to save the year in the knockout stage against Flu.

Decision Schedule:Zubeldía's team will face an opponent that will come with full strength and rested for the decisive clashes:

First leg: December 11 (Thursday)Second leg: December 14 (Sunday)

The winner will face the victor of Corinthians vs. Cruzeiro in the final.

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