The Brazilian Football Confederation held the draw for the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil on Tuesday, August 11, in Rio de Janeiro. The event generated widespread reaction after setting up three major regional derbies in the race for the national title.
The quarter-final fixtures feature rivalries between Internacional and Grêmio, Atlético and Cruzeiro, as well as Palmeiras and Santos. Sports narrator Galvão Bueno posted on social media about the draw, noting that team supporters will have to deal with intense emotions and exclaiming that fans will need strong hearts.
Match Schedule and Field Advantage
The Brazilian Football Confederation was responsible for defining the home field advantage for the quarter-final ties. First-leg matches are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 26.
Return fixtures will follow one week later on Wednesday, September 3. Detailed dates and kickoff times for the matches will be specified by the confederation.
