Overview
- Vasco won the second leg 2–1 at São Januário but lost the semifinal tie to Palmeiras on penalties, with the shootout finishing 5–4 after Sunday’s match.
- Coach Pedro Emanuel said he was proud of the team, noted his view that the VAR could have intervened in the first leg but avoided prolonged criticism, and said the club must now concentrate on avoiding relegation.
- Players and columnists credited the São Januário crowd and the stadium’s 'mística' for fueling Vasco’s comeback and lifting the team during the second half.
- The Copa do Brasil exit carries sporting and financial consequences because the competition offers large prize money and a route to Copa Libertadores qualification.
- In Portugal, Benfica beat Estrela da Amadora 3–2 with Pavlidis scoring the decisive goal, while manager Marco Silva praised the win and warned of defensive lapses and minor physical concerns for Tomás Araújo and Fredrik Aursnes.