Grêmio x Flamengo is the first defined semifinal of the 2023 Copa do Brasil and, in addition to a lot of emotion, the duel promises to put tradition on the field with the greatest semifinalists in the competition; look
After the return duels of the quarterfinals of the Brazil’s Cup this last Wednesday, the 12th, the first semifinal of the edition was defined. On the one hand, the Guild appears in his season of return to the elite of Brazilian football, after eliminating bahia. In contrast, the defending champion Flamengo left behind the Athletico-PR and seeks his fifth title of the competition.
Looking at this confrontation, it is normal to find the two teams facing each other in decisive moments familiar. However, the match will bring together record holders within the competition. With 16 semifinals for each side, Flamengo and Grêmio are tied as the teams that reached this stage of the Copa do Brasil the most times, in addition to appearing on the podium of the biggest winners.
When it comes to the title of the Copa do Brasil, neither club appears at the top of the list, which is reserved for the cruise, who lifted the cup six times. Soon after, Grêmio appears in second place, with five achievements. Finally, Flamengo and palm trees share third place, with four titles each.
Still without a defined date, the clashes of the semifinals should be scheduled for the end of July and beginning of August. On the other side of the bracket, the match that defines one of the finalists of the Copa do Brasil can be played by Palmeiras or São Paulowho face each other this Thursday, the 13th, and Corinthians or America-MGwho play next Saturday, 15.
With 16 semifinals for each side, Flamengo and Grêmio lead the list of the biggest semifinalists with leftovers, as the second place is Cruzeiro, which reached this stage on 11 occasions. Palmeiras, São Paulo and Corinthians appear among the featured teams and may increase their ratings this year.
Source: sportbuzz
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