GOLAZONEWSPalmeiras and Vasco set for Copa do Brasil semifinal clash
- Palmeiras and Vasco meet in the Copa do Brasil semifinals for the first time.
- The first leg is scheduled for Sunday at 16:00 at Nubank Parque.
- Palmeiras remains in contention for three titles during the 2026 season.
Palmeiras and Vasco are set to face each other for the first time in Copa do Brasil history this Sunday. The first leg of the semifinal is scheduled for 16:00 at Nubank Parque. Historically, the two clubs have met in nine knockout series across various competitions, with Palmeiras holding a slight edge with five victories compared to Vasco's four.
With just over a month remaining in the 2026 season, Palmeiras is still competing for three major titles. Beyond the Copa do Brasil, the São Paulo club has reached the Copa Libertadores final against Estudiantes in Uruguay after overcoming Fluminense on penalties. Domestically, they are also locked in a tight race with Flamengo for the league title.
The current Copa do Brasil semifinals feature four clubs with a combined 12 titles: Grêmio with five, Palmeiras with four, Atlético-MG with two, and Vasco with one.