Vasco and Fluminense begin to decide a place in the final of the Copa do Brasil 2025 this Thursday (11/12), starting at 8pm, at Maracanã. The first semi-final match is broadcast on Premiere and sportv.
The team led by Fernando Diniz finished the Brasileirão low, in 14th place, and with seven defeats in the last eight games. The fans’ expectation is to turn the key and compete for the Copa do Brasil title, which Vasco hasn’t won in 14 years.
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Vasco lineup against Fluminense
Vasco will have the ideal team practically complete for the decisive game. The only absence is defender Lucas Piton, injured. In his place, Puma Rodríguez should be the starter.
Vasco’s probable lineup: Leo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Cuesta, Robert Renan and Puma Rodríguez; Thiago Mendes and Barros; Andrés Gómez, Nuno Moreira and Philippe Coutinho; Rayan. Technical: Fernando Diniz.
Vasco players injured and suspended
Injured: Lucas Python, Street, Jair and Adson
Hanging: Lucas Piton
Fluminense’s probable lineup
Fabio; Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Freytes and Renê; Hércules, Martinelli and Lucho Acosta; Serna, Everaldo and Soteldo. Technical: Luis Zubeldia.
Vasco x Fluminense: time and where to watch
- Copa do Brasil – semi-final (first round)
- Data: Thursday, December 11, 2025
- Time: 8pm (Brasília time)
- Local: Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
- Transmission: Premiere (pay-per-view) and sports TV
MORE: Brasileirão 2025 table: the classification of the Brazilian Championship
Vasco results
- 07/12 – Atlético-MG 5 x 0 Vasco – Brazilian Championship
- 02/12 – Vasco 0 x 2 Mirassol – Brazilian Championship
- 28/11 – Vasco 5 x 1 Internacional – Brazilian Championship
- 23/11 – Bahia 1 x 0 Vasco – Brazilian Championship
- 19/11 – Grêmio 2 x 0 Vasco – Brazilian Championship
Vasco’s next games
- 11/12 – 8pm – Vasco x Fluminense – Copa do Brasil (semi-final)
- 14/12 – 8:30 pm – Fluminense x Vasco – Copa do Brasil (semi-final)
Vasco classifications
- Brazilian Championship: 14th place
- Carioca Championship: eliminated in the semi-final
- South American Cup: eliminated from the playoffs
- Brazilian Cup: that semi-final
