The Copa do Brasil 2024, officially named Copa Betano do Brasil due to sponsorship, is in full swing with the competition heading into its highly anticipated quarterfinal stage. The draw, which took place on August 20, 2024, at the CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, set up four thrilling matchups that will surely captivate Brazilian football fans.
São Paulo, the defending champions, will face a challenging opponent in Atlético Mineiro. The first leg saw São Paulo securing a narrow 2-1 win, but Atlético Mineiro remains a formidable side, and their second leg clash promises to be a high-stakes encounter. Flamengo, another powerhouse in Brazilian football, is set to take on Bahia. Flamengo’s 1-0 victory in the first leg gives them a slight advantage, but Bahia will be eager to overturn the deficit in the second leg.
Another exciting fixture involves Vasco da Gama and Athletico Paranaense. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw, making the second leg crucial for both teams as they vie for a spot in the semifinals. Corinthians, a team with a rich history in the competition, will battle Juventude. Corinthians holds a 2-1 lead after the first leg, but Juventude will not go down without a fight.
The Copa do Brasil 2024 is unique in that it did not automatically grant spots based on the national club rankings. Instead, 80 of the 92 available spots were allocated to state leagues, while the remaining 12 went to teams qualifying for the Copa Libertadores, regional champions, and top finishers in Brazil’s Série B.
The winner of this prestigious tournament will not only claim the coveted trophy but also secure a spot in the 2025 Copa Libertadores, 2025 Copa do Brasil, and 2025 Supercopa do Brasil. With such high stakes, the quarterfinals are expected to deliver intense and exciting football as Brazil’s top clubs battle for glory.
The quarterfinal ties will be concluded on September 11 and 12, 2024, with anticipation building as fans await the next chapter in this thrilling competition.
