The Copa do Brasil will meet, this Sunday (14), its two finalists in matches involving Corinthians and Cruzeiro, in Itaquera, and Fluminense and Vasco, at the Maracanã stadium, in Rio de Janeiro.
Timon at an advantage
The first finalist will be defined at 6pm (Brasília time), when Corinthians receives Cruzeiro in Itaquera with a minimal advantage, after winning 1-0 in the first leg.
Re-presentation at CT and start of preparation for the return game of the Copa do Brasil 2025 semi-final! 🔜
📸 Rodrigo Coca / Corinthians#VaiCorinthians pic.twitter.com/9KcoyYKTJe
— Corinthians (@Corinthians) December 11, 2025
In this way, the Parque São Jorge team guarantees a place in the competition decision even with a draw. Raposa, on the other hand, needs to win by two differences to qualify in regulation time, or at least one victory by simple differences to force maximum penalties.
Even playing at home with the support of their faithful fans, coach Dorival Júnior stated, in a press conference, that the clash is open: “The weekend’s game will be even heavier, much stronger, with the teams even more concentrated, and the result is all up for grabs. We have a small, very important advantage, built at Cruzeiro’s home ground.”
One doubt for Timão is center forward Yuri Alberto, who felt discomfort in his left leg in last Wednesday’s match (10). The one with two confirmed absences is Cruzeiro, who will be without defender Lucas Villalba, who suffered an injury to his left ankle, and midfielder Lucas Romero, suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Cruzeiro continues preparing for the second game of the Copa do Brasil! 🦊💪
📸 @ggaleixo / Cruise pic.twitter.com/nOAR65N1Pz
— Cruzeiro 🦊 (@Cruzeiro) December 12, 2025
In a match in which he needs to score goals, Léo Jardim can count on the return of striker Wanderson, who has recovered from a muscle injury in his left thigh. “For sure, [o Wanderson] He has the option to train, but he is a player who has been out for some time. His conditioning, if it lasts ten or 15 minutes, will help mainly in defensive terms”, declared the Portuguese coach.
Rio classic
The second finalist of the competition will be known when the classic between Fluminense and Vasco ends, which will be played from 8:30 pm at the Maracanã stadium. Cruzmaltino enters the field very excited after triumphing in the first leg, last Thursday (11), by the score of 2-1.
The work continues! 🔛💪
Preparation started for the return game 💢
📸: Matheus Lima | #VascoDaGama pic.twitter.com/dITLTiPUYF
— Vasco da Gama (@VascodaGama) December 12, 2025
Despite the advantage, coach Fernando Diniz maintained a humble stance after the match. “Only the first half is over. It’s 180 minutes and we have to stay focused, try to correct what we made mistakes today and face Sunday’s game with the utmost seriousness and respect our opponent”, he declared in an interview.
The one who spoke in a similar way was Fluminense’s commander, Argentine Luis Zubeldía: “Anyone who believes that World Cup games are just 90 minutes long is wrong. Only if they win 3-0 or 4-0 […]. We have to correct specific actions, such as transitions, one on one. It’s about adjusting for the next 90 minutes to get around the knockout stage.”
For that shield. For these colors. UNTIL THE END.
📸: Marcelo Gonçalves/FFC pic.twitter.com/S1kFVLHRZk
— Fluminense FC (@FluminenseFC) December 12, 2025
For this decisive match, Fluminense will have an important return from Uruguayan striker Agustín Canobbio, who did not play in the first game of the semi-final due to being suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
