Overview
- Grêmio eliminated Internacional with a 3–1 win at the Arena that featured two goals from Carlos Vinícius and a goal by Krovinovic to secure a semifinal spot.
- Vasco beat Vitória 2–0 at the Barradão with goals from Andrés Gómez and Puma Rodríguez and advanced after a semi-automated offside review disallowed a Vitória goal.
- The semifinals pair Grêmio with Atlético‑MG and Vasco with Palmeiras and the CBF plans two-legged semis in the first half of November with exact dates and kick-off times still to be set.
- Thursday’s Grenal drew a season‑record crowd of 55,695 and ended with clashes between rival fans and objects thrown in the stands, raising urgent questions about stadium security and crowd control.
- The results carry financial and sporting stakes for all four clubs as they juggle Copa do Brasil ambitions with league form, broadcaster and technology influence, and off-field issues such as Vasco’s arbitration notice involving 777 Carioca LLC.