Copa do Brasil Quarterfinals Schedule: Discover Cruzeiro's Opponent and Potential Contenders
Next Tuesday, the quarter-final matches for the 2025 Copa do Brasil will be drawn, with the event taking place at the CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro at 10 a.m. Brasília time. The exact teams that have qualified for this stage have been determined after the round of 16 matches, though the specific names are not yet available in the search results.
Among the teams that have qualified for the quarter-finals are Cruzeiro, Atlético, Bahia, Botafogo, Athletico-PR, Corinthians, Vasco, and Fluminense. If Cruzeiro advances, they could face any of these teams or potentially face two specific opponents in a potential semi-final of the Copa do Brasil.
Cruzeiro, a team with a rich history in the Copa do Brasil, has already secured a spot in the quarter-finals. As the most successful team in the tournament, they have won the trophy six times—in 1993, 1996, 2000, 2003, 2017, and 2018. They are now aiming for their seventh title.
It's important to note that the quarter-final draw will not seed teams, and matchups will be randomized. This means that any of the eight qualified teams could be Cruzeiro's next opponent.
The draw for the entire Copa do Brasil tournament will also be defined next Tuesday. However, it's worth mentioning that the quarter-final draw for the 2022 edition of the tournament is not applicable in 2025, as the available information and recent results pertain to the 2025 edition of the tournament.
Intriguingly, Flamengo and Grêmio, the only two teams that could equal Cruzeiro's number of titles, have been eliminated from this year's Copa do Brasil competition. This could potentially open up a clear path for Cruzeiro to claim another title and extend their dominance in the tournament.
If Cruzeiro does not win the trophy this year, they will still hold the title of the most successful team in the tournament for another year. The next few weeks promise to be exciting as the quarter-final matches approach and the race for the Copa do Brasil heats up.
[1] Copa do Brasil
[2] 2025 Copa do Brasil
[3] 2025 Copa do Brasil Round of 16
[1] European leagues might take notice of Cruzeiro's potential progress in the 2025 Copa do Brasil, as they aim for their seventh title in this prestigious Brazilian football competition.
[2] If Cruzeiro advances in the European leagues' scouting radar, they could potentially face some of their counterparts from these leagues in international friendly matches, showcasing the skills and discipline they've honed in the Copa do Brasil.
