The 2024 Copa do Brasil, officially named Copa Betano do Brasil due to sponsorship, is in full swing, with the competition advancing to the highly anticipated quarter-finals.
Heading to the Quarter-Finals
The draw, which took place on August 20, 2024, at the CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, defined four electrifying matchups that are sure to captivate Brazilian football fans.
Current champions São Paulo will face a challenging opponent: Atlético Mineiro. In the first match, São Paulo secured a narrow victory of 2-1. However, Atlético Mineiro remains a formidable team, and the second match promises to be a high-stakes duel. Flamengo, another powerhouse of Brazilian football, will take on Bahia. Flamengo’s 1-0 victory in the first match gives them a slight advantage. However, Bahia will be eager to overturn the deficit in the second leg.
Another exciting clash involves Vasco da Gama and Athletico Paranaense. The first match ended in a 1-1 draw, making the second match crucial for both teams as they seek a spot in the semi-finals. Corinthians, a team with a rich history in the competition, will face Juventude. Corinthians holds a 2-1 advantage after the first match, but Juventude will not back down easily.
The 2024 Copa do Brasil is unique because it did not automatically guarantee spots based on the national club ranking. Instead, 80 of the 92 available spots were allocated to state championships. Additionally, the remaining 12 were designated for teams that qualified for the Copa Libertadores, regional champions, and the best-placed teams in Brazil's Serie B.
The winner of this prestigious tournament will not only lift the coveted trophy but will also secure a spot in the 2025 Copa Libertadores, the 2025 Copa do Brasil, and the 2025 Supercopa do Brasil. Therefore, with such high stakes on the line, the quarter-finals promise intense and thrilling football as Brazil's top clubs battle for glory.
The return matches of the quarter-finals will take place on September 11 and 12, 2024. Thus, anticipation is building as the competition progresses.
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