Vasco da Gama and Fluminense play the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16 on Saturday, August 1, at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. Brasilia time.
Vasco arrives off a midweek Copa Sul-Americana win after eliminating Independiente Medellin. Fluminense arrives under pressure following three straight draws since the World Cup, and in their last match Hulk was booed as he was substituted.
The match will be broadcast on Globo, GeTV, SporTV, Premiere and Prime Video.
Vasco lineup
Coach Pedro Emanuel named Leo Jardim in goal, with Paulo Henrique, Cuesta, Robert Renan and Cuiabano across the back. Jair, Tche-Tche, Ramon Rique and Adson make up the midfield, with Andres Gomez and David up front.
Fluminense lineup
Coach Luis Zubeldia set up with Fabio in goal, a back line of Guga, Ignacio, Igor Rabello and Arana, a midfield of Hercules, Martinelli and Lucho Acosta, and a front three of Canobbio, Savarino and John Kennedy.
