Corinthians and Vasco will clash today at 4:30 p.m. ET at Neo Química Arena in São Paulo, marking the first leg of the 2025 Brazilian Cup final. The decisive second leg is scheduled for Sunday, December 21, at Maracanã Stadium.
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In this showdown, Corinthians is striving for its fourth Brazilian Cup title, vying for a prestigious trophy for the eighth time after defeating Cruzeiro in a nail-biting penalty shootout (5-4) in the semifinals. To reach this stage, they had a dominant run, overpowering Novorizontino (2-0), knocking out rivals Palmeiras (3-0), and defeating Athletico-PR (3-0).
Despite a recent goal drought, striker Yuri Alberto will start, as reaffirmed by coach Dorival Júnior who expressed confidence in Alberto’s ability to return to form. “Yuri has a lot of personality; I’m not worried. If he continues to be a member of the team, the goal will come, and he will be decisive,” remarked the coach.
Vasco is eager to claim its second Brazilian Cup title, entering the final after a dramatic penalty shootout win against Fluminense (4-3). Their journey included victories over Botafogo (5-3 on penalties), CSA (3-1), União Rondonópolis, and Nova Iguaçu (both 3-0).
“We have taken another step towards the dream of every Vasco fan,” said coach Fernando Diniz, expressing the excitement of fans and anticipation for the final matches. He acknowledged the challenge against a formidable Corinthians team, emphasizing the need for proper preparation and rest.
The likely line-ups for each team include:
Corinthians: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gustavo Henrique, André Ramalho, Matheus Bidu, José Martínez, Maycon, Breno Bidon, André Carrillo, Memphis Depay, and Yuri Alberto.
Vasco: Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan, Puma, Thiago Mendes, Cauan Barros, Coutinho, Nuno Moreira, Andrés Gómez, and Rayan.
Presently, Corinthians has no confirmed absences, while Vasco will be without several injured players, including Lucas Piton, Jair, Adson, and Paulo Ricardo.
Historically, the rivalry between Corinthians and Vasco has been vibrant, with Corinthians claiming 49 victories in their 107 encounters, compared to Vasco’s 25 wins and 33 matches ending in a draw. Their most recent clash saw Corinthians claim a narrow 3-2 victory in the second round of the 2025 Brasileirão.
For fans wishing to watch the game from abroad, utilizing a virtual private network (VPN) can enhance accessibility to streaming services, ensuring they do not miss any of the exciting action on the pitch.