Copa do Brasil quarter-finals feature historic derby matchups
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:39 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The draw for the 2026 Copa Betano do Brasil quarter-finals took place on August 11 in Rio de Janeiro. The matchups include Cruzeiro facing Atlético-MG and Internacional meeting Grêmio, marking the first time since 1989 that three state derby matchups appear in the quarter-finals. Historically, Atlético-MG and Cruzeiro have met in crucial matches, including finals in 2014 and 2025. On the other side of the bracket, Palmeiras will challenge Santos, and Vasco will play against Vitória.
- •Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG compete for a semifinal spot.
- •Internacional faces Grêmio in a well-known rivalry.
- •Palmeiras and Santos have historically significant matchups.
- •Vasco will encounter Vitória, another storied derby.
- •These matchups highlight 2026's unique quarter-final lineup.
- 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — The historical head-to-heads in the 2026 Copa do Brasil quarter-finals
"Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG will compete for a spot in the Copa Betano do Brasil semifinalCredits: Gustavo Aleixo/CruzeiroCBF held the draw for the quarterfinals of the 2026 Copa do Brasil this Tuesday ...
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