COPA DO BRASIL: THE MOST DEMOCRATIC COMPETITION SURPRISES WITH ZEBRAS, MILLIONS AND HISTORIC FEATS
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✍️ The Copa do Brasil has reconfirmed its position as the most democratic and unpredictable competition in the national calendar, with CSA and Retrô, both from Série C, advancing to the quarterfinals by eliminating strong teams from Série A.
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👉 CSA and Retrô, both from Série C, advanced to the quarterfinals by eliminating strong teams from Série A.
👉 This is a historic moment for the football in the Northeast region, as two clubs from Alagoas have reached the quarterfinals for the first time.
👉 The competition has shown that there are no favorites, and the prize money has increased with each phase.
👉 The total prize money for the quarterfinals is R$ 4,740,750, and the semifinals and finals will have additional prize money to be announced.
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#Alagoas #Northeastregion #Tocantinópolis #Manaus #Maringá #Jequié #Atlético-GO #sports
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Every edition, the Copa do Brasil reinforces its position as the most democratic and unpredictable competition in the national calendar. In 2025, the rule was maintained - and with even more stunning surprises: CSA and Retrô, both from Série C, advanced to the quarterfinals by eliminating, away from home, none other than Grêmio and Fortaleza, two of the strongest teams in Série A. Alongside CRB, which knocked out Santos, the Alagoans achieved an unprecedented feat: for the first time, two clubs from the state of Alagoas are in the quarterfinals. A milestone that rewrites the history of Northeastern football. While some faced tough opponents, others had smoother paths. Atlético-MG, for example, went through Tocantinópolis, Manaus, and Maringá. Vasco eliminated União Rondonópolis, Nova Iguaçu, and Operário-PR. Retrô faced and defeated Jequié, Atlético-GO, and the powerful Fortaleza, with the latter victory being one of the biggest upsets in recent years. The absence of big teams in the quarterfinal draw, which will be held at a date yet to be defined by the CBF, opens the door to state derbies and more surprises. After all, as the competition has shown so far, there are no favorites. The prize money increases with each phase. The teams that advanced to the quarterfinals received R$ 3,638,250. Those who advance to the semifinals will receive an additional R$ 4,740,750. For smaller investment clubs, these values represent rare financial breathing room - and another reason to fight on equal terms with the giants.
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