Vasco and Fluminense will play the first leg of the semi-final of the Copa of the Brasil 2025 this Thursday, December 11th, at 8pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, at The Rio classic defines the first step towards a place in the final of the national tournament. The match will be broadcast live on sportv, Premiere and Amazon Prime, as well as real-time coverage on ge.
Vasco released the list of related players, including striker Pablo Vegetti, who could debut as a starter after a good performance at Brasileirão. Fluminense arrives undefeated in seven games and seeks to maintain momentum in the competition. The return duel takes place on Sunday, at the same stadium.
- Live broadcast: sportv, Premiere and Amazon Prime.
- Real-time monitoring: ge, with updated bids and statistics.
- Location: Maracanã, Rio of Janeiro.
Transmission and monitoring
The sportv and Premiere channels offer the complete narration of the classic for pay TV subscribers. Amazon Prime broadcasts the game via streaming, accessible via app or website.
ge provides minute-by-minute updates, including videos of goals and decisive plays. Fãs can access the content for free on the portal.
Vasco related list
Vasco announced the players available for the clash. Goleiros: Allan Vitor, Léo Jardim and Pablo.
Defenders: Cuesta, Lucas Freitas, Lucas Oliveira, Paulo Henrique, Puma Rodríguez, Robert Renan and Meias: Barros, Coutinho, Hugo Moura, Mateus Carvalho, Paulinho,
Forwards: Andrés Gómez, David, GB, Matheus França, Nuno Moreira, Rayan and Vegetti. Pablo Vegetti appears on the list and can be an option in the attack.
Arbitration defined for the classic
Raphael Claus directs the match at Maracanã. The assistants are Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis and Alex Ang Ribeiro.
Daniel Nobre Bins operates the VAR in the cockpit. Alex Gomes Stefano acts as fourth referee.
The refereeing quartet is experienced in high-risk games in Brazilian football. Claus refereed 15 matches this season, averaging 4.2 cards per game.
Current moment of Vasco
The Cruz-Maltina team finished the Brasileirão with seven defeats in the last eight games. The 5-0 defeat by Atlético-MG in the final round exposed defensive weaknesses.
Fernando Diniz bets on the cast’s reaction to Copa of Brasil. The club is seeking an unprecedented title since 2011, with the support of the fans at Maracanã.
Vegetti, top scorer with 14 goals in the national team, brings expectations to the Vasco attack. Sua presence on the list reinforces the team’s offensive options.
Probable lineup and absences of Vasco
Diniz must align Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Cuesta, Robert Renan and Puma Rodríguez; Thiago Mendes, Barros and Coutinho; Nuno Moreira, Andrés Gómez and Rayan. Pablo Vegetti appears as a possible replacement or starter in place of Rayan.
Absences include Lucas Piton due to a knee injury, Jair with a knee problem and Adson with a tibial fracture. Garré remains in physical transition and has not been listed.
The team focuses on quick transitions to explore spaces in Fluminense. Coutinho returns after suspension and reinforces the midfield.
Fluminense recent performance
Tricolor from Rio closed Brasileirão in fifth place, with 64 points. The unbeaten run of seven games guaranteed a direct place in Libertadores 2026.
Luis Zubeldía leads a team with six wins in eight matches from Copa to Brasil. The attack scored 20 goals in the competition, with highlights being Serna and Everaldo.
The defense only conceded five goals in the tournament, showing solidity. The team won the last three national games by minimal scores.
Probable lineup and absences in Fluminense
Zubeldía scale Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Freytes and Renê; Martinelli, Hércules and Lucho Acosta; Soteldo, Serna and Everaldo. Nonato is an option in midfield if necessary.
Canobbio is suspended and will be out of the first game. Cano and Manoel are treating injuries and were not called up.
The coach prioritizes maintaining the tactical structure in classics. Soteldo gains space after good recent performances.
