GOLAZONEWSCopa do Brasil Sub-20 Quarterfinals Set and Atlético-MG Reach Sudamericana Final
- The final eight teams for the Copa do Brasil Sub-20 quarterfinals are confirmed.
- Atlético-MG advanced to the Copa Sudamericana final despite a second-leg defeat.
- Lyanco criticized the performance of Atlético-MG following their semifinal loss.
The quarterfinal lineup for the 2026 Copa do Brasil Sub-20 is complete following the conclusion of the round of 16 matches this Thursday. Palmeiras and Atlético-MG have joined Ceará, São Paulo, Santa Cruz, Paysandu, Operário-PR, and Flamengo in the next stage. The upcoming quarterfinal fixtures include Ceará versus São Paulo, Santa Cruz against Atlético-MG, and Palmeiras facing Paysandu.
In the Copa Sudamericana, Atlético-MG secured their place in the final despite a 2-0 loss to Montevideo City Torque in the second leg of the semifinals. Having won the first leg 3-0, the Brazilian side advanced with a 3-2 aggregate score. Following the match, defender Lyanco expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance, noting that they lacked the necessary intensity despite securing the qualification.