The time has come, fans! Vasco and Atlético-MG decide this Saturday (19) the first finalist of the Brazilian Cup 2024. After the 2-1 defeat against Calo in the first leg, on day 2, in Belo Horizonte, the teams will face each other in a crowded Sao Enero starting at 6:30 p.m. (from Brasilia).
With this result, the Rio team will have to go out with everything because the only thing that matters is victory. If it's a goal, it's a penalty shootout. If you win by two or more goals, you advance. Any other decision is mine. Whoever wins will face Corinthians or Flamenco in the final; This match will be played on Sunday (20th), SB.
And the promise of Vasco x Atlético-MG is not only a full house (tickets sold out at 3:30), but a great party. After all, Cruz-Maldino fans raised money to promote a true finale atmosphere in the Cauldron, complete with fireworks, props and a 3D mosaic. Discover the important details of this game.
where to look
The match will be televised by closed circuit TV on SportTV, Premier on the pay-per-view system and Amazon Prime via streaming.
How Vasco arrives
Since the first day of September, when they defeated Vitoria 1-0, Vasco did not know how to win) There is a correct classification of penalties for the semifinals of the Brazilian Cup.
In the last game, on Wednesday (16), the team went with the starters against São Paulo and came back with a 3-0 defeat in Campinas. The fans, however, were not intimidated, with more than 10,000 people in Sao Enero for an open training this Friday (18), one day before the clash against Cali.
Rafael Baiva will not be able to count on injured players for this match. After all, there are no suspended players. Suspended on the way to Minas Gerais, Rayon is really ready to start working. Paulino, Jair, Adson, David, Estrella and Víctor Luis are not in doubt.
However, there is uncertainty in the team. In addition to the defensive issues, Cruz-Maldino lacks a proven defense. Options vary between Maicon and Léo/João Victor or João Victor and Léo. Puma Rodríguez could be on the right wing, with Emerson Rodríguez on the opposite side. If Rafael Paiva chooses to play alongside Payet and Coutinho, the Colombian will go down to the right and Puma will go to the bench.
How are Atlético doing?
With the advantage, Atlético could tie in Rio de Janeiro and advance to another final of the Copa do Brasil. The two-time champions (2014 and 2021) won the first leg 2-1 (goals from Arana and Paulinho) and are close to the position.
However, coach Gabriel Milito is expected not to be in the crucial squad. The injured Guilherme Arana and Rubens remain doubts for Argentina. Arana has not played since the match against Vasco, in fact, he suffered a muscle injury in his left thigh and was even dropped from the national team.
Rubens, his natural replacement, injured his left thigh. Therefore, it is possible that Milito Jr. improves Alonso on the field. Another option is to put a right back like Mariano or Saravia in the opposite position. Anyway, Arana and Rubens became friends with Milito and traveled to Rio de Janeiro.
Forward Diverson and midfielder Fausto Vera will not be able to take the field, as they already defended their former club in this year's Brazilian Cup. An interesting fact about this Gallows team is that Hulk has yet to score a goal in the current tournament.
ATLÉTICO-MG (2) x (1) Basque
Brazilian Cup Semifinal – Return
Local: São Januário Stadium, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Date and time: Saturday 10/19/2024, at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time)
Basque: Leo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Joao Victor, Michonne (Leo) and Lucas Biden; Hugo Moura, Mateus Carvalho and Coutinho; Puma Rodríguez (Payet), Emerson Rodríguez and Vegety. Technology: Rafael Paiva.
ATHLETICO-MG: Everson; Saravia, Lianco, Battaglia and Junior Alonso (Mariano/Arana/Rubens); Gustavo Scarpa, Alan Franco, Odavio and Igor Gómez; Hulk and Paulina. Technology: Cafe Milito
Referee: Ramón Abati Abel (SC-FIFA)
Attendees: Bruno Raphael Pires (GO-Fifa) and Bruno Boschilia (PR-Fifa)
our: Rodolfo Toschi Marx (PR/VAR-Fifa)
where to look: SportTV, Premier and Amazon Prime
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