Corinthians Battle for Glory in Copa do Brasil 2025 Final Against Vasco da Gama
Historic Final Between Brazilian Giants
Corinthians and Vasco da Gama are competing in their first-ever Copa do Brasil final, with two giants of Brazil facing each other for the first time in the finals of this prestigious tournament. The clubs met on 17 December 2025 at the Neo Química Arena in São Paulo for the first leg of the final, with the return match scheduled for 21 December at the Maracanã stadium.
The 2025 Copa do Brasil concludes this week as Corinthians and Vasco da Gama clash in a thrilling showdown between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The final represents a significant opportunity for both clubs, who finished mid-table in the Brazilian league this season.
Corinthians’ Road to the Final
Corinthians started their tournament journey against Grêmio Novorizontino with a 2-0 aggregate victory, before reaching the semi-finals against Fluminense where they went into their third penalty shootout of the season, ultimately prevailing 4-3 on penalties to book their place in the final. The club is seeking its fourth Copa do Brasil title in history, with their last trophy coming in 2009.
The São Paulo club demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout their campaign, particularly in the semi-final against Cruzeiro where goalkeeper Hugo Souza proved instrumental in their penalty shootout victory.
High Stakes and Financial Implications
Beyond sporting glory, the final carries significant financial implications for both clubs. The Copa do Brasil 2025 offers a record premiership, with the champion guaranteed R$ 77.175 million solely for winning the final, whilst the runner-up receives R$ 33.075 million. For Corinthians, facing severe financial challenges, this represents a crucial opportunity for financial relief.
Significance for Brazilian Football
The Copa do Brasil final represents one of the most important tournaments in Brazilian football, bringing together clubs from across the nation in a knockout competition. The final also sees Fernando Diniz come up against Dorival Júnior, two managers who both endured difficult spells managing the national team in recent years. This tactical battle adds another layer of intrigue to an already captivating contest.
With both clubs hungry for silverware and financial reward, the 2025 Copa do Brasil final promises to deliver drama and excitement as Corinthians seek their fourth title whilst Vasco aim for their second championship.