Vitória pulled off a historic rout against Athletico-PR, while Internacional held on despite a loss to Corinthians to secure their spots in the Copa Betano do Brasil quarterfinals.
Thursday night (6) proved decisive in shaping the quarterfinal bracket of the Copa Betano do Brasil. With the conclusion of the second-leg matches, Vitória and Internacional claimed the final two spots among the tournament’s top eight, joining an elite group of Brazilian football giants.
The quarterfinal stage is now set. In addition to the last two qualifiers, the competition continues with confirmed spots for Atlético-MG, Santos, Cruzeiro, Grêmio, Palmeiras, and Vasco. Fans are now turning their attention to the official draw, which will be conducted by the CBF next Tuesday (11).
Leão’s show at the Barradão
Vitória delivered one of the most impressive comebacks of the season. After a 2-0 defeat to Athletico-PR at the Arena da Baixada, the Bahia-based club needed a flawless performance at the Barradão. Backed by their supporters, the team didn’t just overturn the deficit—they thrashed Furacão 4-0, securing their advancement with authority and composure on home soil.
Colorado suffers, but moves on
Meanwhile, Internacional faced a tense situation at the Neo Química Arena. With a 2-0 lead established at the Beira-Rio, the team from Rio Grande do Sul could afford a one-goal loss. Although Corinthians won the match 2-1, the aggregate score (3-2 in favor of Colorado) was enough to secure their place in the next round.
Looking ahead to the next stage
The success of these teams raises the level of the competition as it enters its most intense phase. According to the M360 Team, the CBF draw is expected to spark plenty of anticipation, as there are no seeding restrictions, allowing for any pairing among the remaining eight clubs. The impact of these results shifts the focus for the clubs as they begin strategic preparations for the next knockout round of the national tournament.
