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Vasco Aims for Copa Sudamericana Final at Home
21 Oct
Summary
- Vasco holds a 1-0 lead heading into the second leg.
- A draw is sufficient for Vasco to reach the final.
- Boca Juniors must win by at least two goals to advance.
The first finalist of the Copa Sudamericana will be determined this Tuesday, October 21, 2026. Vasco da Gama will face Boca Juniors in the decisive second leg of their semifinal clash. The match is scheduled to kick off at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at the Maracanã stadium. Venezuelan referee Jesús Valenzuela will oversee the contest, with broadcasts available on SBT and Paramount+.
Vasco da Gama enters the match with a crucial 1-0 lead secured from the first leg played at Boca Juniors' home ground, La Bombonera. Consequently, Vasco only requires a draw to advance to the final. However, Boca Juniors must secure a win by a margin of at least two goals to progress in regulation time. A one-goal victory for the Argentine side would force the tie into a penalty shootout.
For Vasco, key player Andrés Gómez is unavailable due to a red card in the previous match. David is set to feature in the attack, while Paulo Henrique is confirmed in the starting lineup after recovering from a rib knock. Spinelli and Barros remain sidelined with injuries, and Colidio is ineligible. Boca Juniors welcomes back midfielder Paredes, who has recovered from a grade 2 injury and is expected to play a role in the game. Winger Alan Velasco is also available for selection.
