Vasco and Cruzeiro will go head to head at São Januário on 29 August, with both clubs announcing their first teams ahead of kickoff.

The two sides also have one eye on the Copa do Brasil, giving added importance to the encounter.

Preparations were visible to supporters at the stadium before kickoff, as both squads wrapped up their warmups.

Managers Pedro Emanuel and Artur Jorge continue a familiar battle that stretches back to Portugal, with this fixture representing a fresh chapter on Brazilian soil.

Broadcast details and match odds for the game are listed on the usual channels.

The fixture writes a new page in the long story between these two clubs, and both sets of supporters are expected to turn out in numbers as the managers try to outmanoeuvre each other.

Both sides are in contention for a place in the next round, ensuring the final score all the more consequential.