Corinthians and Vasco from Gama begin the dispute for the title ofBrasil Cup2025 this Wednesday, December 17th, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, at São Paulo. The match marks the first leg of the decision, with Timão seeking home advantage for the second leg, scheduled for December 21st at Maracanã. Ambas the teams reached the final after qualifying on penalties in the semifinals, highlighting their defensive strength and decision-making capacity at crucial moments.
Corinthians, led by Dorival Júnior, takes to the field with the support of the fans to win their fourth title in the competition. Vasco, coached by Fernando Diniz, aims for a second championship and has a balanced squad to surprise away from home.
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Path to the final
Corinthians debuted in the third phase of theBrasil Cup2025, benefiting from participation in Libertadores. The team eliminated Novorizontino, Timão conceded just two goals in the entire competition and remained unbeaten in seven of the eight games played.
Vasco started in the first phase and advanced, surpassing União Rondonópolis, Nova Iguaçu, CSA, Botafogo and Fluminense. Classification against rivals from Rio came again on penalties, showing resilience. The Cruzmaltino attack has scored 15 goals so far, being the second most efficient of the edition.
Probable lineups
Dorival Júnior has maximum strength in Corinthians, but has doubts in midfield. Raniele, recovered from injury, competes for a place with José Martínez, while Rodrigo Garro can return to the frame in place of André Carrillo.
Probable lineup for Corinthians:Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Maycon, José Martínez (Raniele), Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro (Carrillo); Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto.
Eight players are hanging: Matheuzinho, Rodrigo Garro, Gustavo Henrique, Hugo Souza, Maycon, Breno Bidon,
Fernando Diniz must repeat the basis of the semifinal against Fluminense. Lucas Piton remains in the medical department, but the rest of the cast is available.
Probable lineup for Vasco:Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Cuesta, Robert Renan, Puma Rodríguez; Barros, Thiago Mendes, Coutinho; Nuno Moreira, Andrés Gómez and Rayan.
Embezzlements include Jair and Adson in transition, in addition to Piton.
Match refereeing
CBF selected an experienced trio for the first game.
- Referee: Rafael Rodrigo Klein (RS)
- Assistant 1: Guilherme Dias Camilo (MG)
- Assistant 2: Rafael from Silva Alves (RS)
- Fourth referee: Davi of Oliveira Lacerda (ES)
- VAR: Daniel Nobre Bins (RS)
The refereeing seeks to maintain balance in a high tension duel.
Confrontation history
Corinthians and Vasco have faced each other more than 100 times in history, with an advantage for Timão in knockouts. Corinthians eliminated Vasco in all previous decisions, including Mundial in 2000 on penalties. InBrasil Cup, the clubs met in semifinals and quarterfinals in past editions, always with Corinthian classification.
In the last five games between the teams, Corinthians won three, including duels for Brasileirão 2025. Vasco seeks to break the negative streak in national decisions.
Last five Corinthians results:
- Victory on penalties against Cruzeiro (semi-final Copa of Brasil)
- Draw on aggregate against Cruzeiro (semi-final)
- Victories in previous stages
- Solid campaign in Brasileirão with an intermediate finish
Last five Vasco results:
- Victory on penalties against Fluminense (semi-final Copa of Brasil)
- Draw on aggregate against Fluminense
- Ratings against rivals from Rio
- Similar position in Brasileirão with a focus on the knockout stage
Clash details
Neo Química Arena expects a full house, with tickets sold out for the Corinthians section. The Vasco receives a limited visiting sector. The weather forecast in São Paulo indicates temperatures between 20°C and 28°C, with the possibility of isolated rain showers in the afternoon, but stable conditions for departure time.
Rayan leads the artillery ofBrasil Cup2025 with five goals, followed by other attackers like Yuri Alberto and Memphis Depay in Corinthians. The final promises tactical balance between the styles of Dorival Júnior and Fernando Diniz.
