Copa do Brasil quarter-finals kick off with 3 clashes: the match-up roundup | OneFootball

The 2025 Copa do Brasil will kick off the quarterfinal stage this Wednesday with three matches. There will be two state classics (Vasco vs. Botafogo and Atlético-MG vs. Cruzeiro), along with the clash between Athletico-PR and Corinthians.

Check out the match summaries

Athletico-PR vs. Corinthians

(Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Corinthians)

Athletico-PR and Corinthians face off this Wednesday (9:30 PM), at Arena da Baixada, for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. The Hurricane, which eliminated São Paulo in the round of 16, arrives fluctuating but with morale after a victory in Serie B, while Timão, dominant after knocking out Palmeiras in the previous stage, is buoyed by a win over Vasco in the Brasileirão. With a favorable history for Corinthians (6 wins in the last 10 games), including a 5-2 thrashing in the last encounter, the match promises excitement between two teams that see the Copa do Brasil as a chance to save the season.

Vasco vs. Botafogo

Photo: Vitor Silva / Botafogo

Vasco and Botafogo duel this Wednesday (9:30 PM), at São Januário, for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals, in a classic that brings together two teams under pressure for results. Vasco, shaken by two consecutive defeats in the Brasileirão, seeks relief in the competition for its irregular campaign, while Botafogo tries to overcome the trauma of the recent elimination in the Libertadores and keep the dream of a title alive. With a favorable history for Vasco (136 wins against 90 for the rival), but with Botafogo having the advantage in this year's clashes, the winner of the match will face Fluminense or Bahia in the semifinals.

Atlético-MG vs. Cruzeiro

Photo: Pedro Souza / Atlético-MG

In the atmosphere of a Minas Gerais classic, Atlético-MG and Cruzeiro begin the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals this Wednesday at 7:30 PM, at Arena MRV. Galo arrives after eliminating Flamengo on penalties but comes from a defeat to São Paulo in the Brasileirão, while Cruzeiro, which eliminated CRB with authority, is buoyed by the victory over Internacional. The recent record favors Atlético-MG, with three wins against one for the rival in seven encounters since 2024.

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