Vasco and Fluminense face each other this Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 8pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in the first game of the semi-final of the The match will be broadcast live on sportv, Premiere and Amazon Prime, in addition to real-time monitoring on ge.
Vasco, home team of the first duel, seeks recovery after an irregular campaign at Brasileirão. The Fluminense arrives on the back of an undefeated streak and direct classification for the Libertadores 2026. The return game is scheduled for Sunday, at the same stadium.
Where to watch live
The confrontation will be broadcast on the channels sportv and Premiere, traditional in the coverage of Copa of Brasil. The Amazon Prime platform also shows the match for subscribers of the service.
ge follows all bids in real time, with videos of the main moments.
First game refereeing
Raphael Claus whistles the classic at Maracanã. Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis and Alex Ang Ribeiro are the assistants.
The VAR is under the command of Daniel Nobre Bins. Alex Gomes Stefano will be the fourth referee on the field.
Team situation
Vasco is going through a delicate moment after seven defeats in the last eight games of Brasileirão. The 5-0 defeat by Atlético-MG in the final round increased the pressure on the squad.
Fernando Diniz counts on the return of important players and is betting on the strength of the fans at Maracanã. The title of Copa of Brasil has not come to the club since 2011.
Probable lineup of Vasco
Fernando Diniz must send the field: Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan and Puma Rodríguez; Barros, Thiago Mendes and Coutinho; Nuno Moreira, Andrés Gómez and Rayan.
Lucas Piton is out with a knee injury. Garré remains in transition, while Jair and Adson are also absent due to injury.
Probable lineup of Fluminense
Zubeldía names the team with: Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Freytes and Renê; Martinelli, Hércules and Lucho Acosta; Soteldo, Serna and Everaldo.
Canobbio is suspended and is confirmed to be discharged. Cano and Manoel are still in the medical department treating injuries.
Moment of the teams before the classic
Fluminense finished Brasileirão in fifth place, with 64 points, and guaranteed a direct place in the group stage of Libertadores. The team is unbeaten for seven games, with five consecutive victories in the final rounds of the national championship.
Vasco, on the other hand, needs to turn the key quickly to avoid early elimination. The Cruz-Maltino squad has four games left to try to win the trophy that has been missing from the gallery since 2011.
