Flamengo and Grêmio are the first classified for the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil; dates conflict with the agenda of the continental competition
The Copa do Brasil will define all the semifinalists of the 2023 edition this week. Until now, Flamengo It is Guild already guaranteed a place in this phase of the national competition. Palmeiras vs Sao Paulo It is Corinthians vs America-MG are the remaining games of the quarterfinals.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) initially scheduled the semis for the weeks of August 9th and 16th. However, the date conflicts with the agenda for the round of 16 of the Libertadores, a competition in which Flamengo is still alive. The return game against Olympia is scheduled for the 10th of August.
The rubro-negro from Rio de Janeiro advanced to the semifinal of the Copa do Brasil after eliminating Athletico-PR with two wins in the quarterfinals. Grêmio, Fla’s opponent in the semi, won the classification by overcoming bahia on penalties.
The Palmeiras x São Paulo duel will be played this Thursday, 13th, at 8 pm (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque; Tricolor has a 1-0 lead in the match. On Saturday, the 15th, starting at 4:30 pm, Corinthians and América-MG will face off for the last spot – the team from Minas Gerais will play for a draw at Arena Corinthians.
Check out the Copa do Brasil award:
First phase: BRL 1.4 million (Serie A), BRL 1.25 million (Serie B) and BRL 750 thousand (other clubs)
Second level: BRL 1.7 million (Serie A), BRL 1.4 million (Serie B), BRL 900 thousand (other clubs)
third phase: BRL 2.1 million
round of 16: BRL 3.3 million
Quarterfinals: BRL 4.3 million
semifinals: BRL 9 million
runner-up: BRL 30 million
Champion: BRL 70 million
Source: sportbuzz
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