Overview
- Corinthians advanced despite a 2–1 home loss to Cruzeiro, winning 5–4 in a shootout as goalkeeper Hugo Souza saved attempts by Gabriel Barbosa and Walace.
- Vasco progressed after a 1–0 defeat to Fluminense at the Maracanã, prevailing 4–3 on penalties with Léo Jardim stopping John Kennedy and Agustín Canobbio before Puma Rodríguez sealed it.
- The final is set for Dec. 17 at Neo Química Arena in São Paulo and Dec. 21 at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro.
- Cruzeiro announced the departure of coach Leonardo Jardim following the semifinal elimination.
- Reports indicate Thiago Silva signaled a possible exit from Fluminense, while the finalists’ presence places Botafogo in the Libertadores qualifiers and sends São Paulo to the Sudamericana.