The first legs of the Copa do Brasil semifinals begin this Sunday (1). Palmeiras vs. Vasco and Grêmio vs. Atlético-MG headline the penultimate stage of the competition, with the final already scheduled to take place at Arena Mané Garrincha in Brasília.
The clash between Palmeiras and Vasco kicks off at 4 p.m. at Nubank Parque. Next, at 6 p.m., Grêmio takes on Atlético-MG at Arena do Grêmio.
The return legs will take place on November 7 and 8. First, Atlético hosts Grêmio at Arena MRV at 6 p.m. The following day, Vasco and Palmeiras face off at São Januário at 5 p.m.
Palmeiras and Vasco faced off at Nubank Parque in August this year in the BrasileirãoCredits: Matheus Lima/Vasco
Vasco secured a semifinal spot with a 3–0 aggregate win over Vitória. They won 1–0 in Rio and 2–0 at Barradão. Palmeiras, meanwhile, beat Santos 3–0 at Nubank Parque and drew 0–0 at Vila Belmiro.
Atlético drew the first leg against Cruzeiro 1–1 at Mineirão and advanced after beating their rivals 2–1 at Arena MRV. Grêmio progressed after a 0–0 draw in the first leg against Internacional at Beira-Rio and a 3–1 win at Arena do Grêmio.
Atlético and Grêmio faced off in the Brasileirão; the photo is from the fourth...