Copa do Brasil last 16: Which clash boasts the most titles and best runs?

The round of 16 of the Brazil Cup-2025 begins this Tuesday (29) with Botafogo versus Red Bull Bragantino at Nilton Santos.

One of the two duels in which both teams have not yet won the tournament.

There are two "heavier" clashes in terms of the number of titles involved.

Meanwhile, three teams face significant challenges: to be among the top eight for the first time in their respective histories.

Check out a summary of the history of each of the 16 teams still in pursuit of the trophy and see the money that is still at stake below.

And see the dates of all the round of 16 matches here. 

Athletico 🆚 São Paulo

The Hurricane won their title in 2019. While SPFC got there in 2023.

Atlético 🆚 Flamengo

A clash of seven cups. 

The Rooster was champion in 2014 and 2021. Meanwhile, the Red-Black lifted the cup in 1990, 2006, 2013, 2022 and 2024. They are the current champions after beating Atlético.

Retro 🆚 Bahia

The team from Pernambuco is already having its best campaign in history. 

The Bahian Tricolor's first goal is to match its best participations, as it reached the quarterfinals in 1989, 1990, 99, 2002, 2012, 18, 19, 2023 and 2024.

Fluminense 🆚 Internacional

The Tricolor celebrated their victory in 2007. While the Colorado succeeded in 1992. And precisely against the team from Rio. 

CRB 🆚 Cruzeiro

The Regatiano team seeks the best participation in its history, as it had already reached the round of 16 in 2014 and 2020.

The Fox boasts the status of the greatest champion with six titles: 1993, 1996, 2000, 2003, 2017 and 2018.

Vasco 🆚 CSA

The Cross-Maltino was champion in 2011.

They face the Bluebird of Mutange who tries to repeat 1992, when they were among the top eight.

Palmeiras 🆚 Corinthians

Another duel that brings together seven victories. 

And that happens for the first time in the history of the Brazil Cup.

The Big Green has four cups: 1998, 2012, 2015 and 2020.

And Timão, their biggest rival, got there three times: 1995, 2002 and 2009.

Red Bull Bragantino 🆚 Botafogo

The Massa Bruta has never been among the top eight. They stopped at the round of 16 in 2014 and 2020. They have such a mission against the Glorious.

The Alvinegro came close in 1999, when they were overcome by Juventude in the decision. 

Keep an eye on the MONEY 🤑

Vasco, Red Bull Bragantino, Atlético Mineiro and Fluminense are the only representatives from Serie A competing in the 2025 edition since the first phase.

And they can grab the highest total amount in case of a title, as they had the highest quotas in the first two phases.

The final sum will be R$ 101 million if one of the mentioned quartet gets there.

Values that are still at stake: 

Spot in the quarterfinals: R$ 4.7 million

Qualification to the semis: R$ 9.9 million 

Runner-up: R$ 33 million 

Title: R$ 77.1 million 

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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