Vitória advances to Copa do Brasil quarterfinals with 4-0 win over Athletico-PR

Vitória secured a spot in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals after a dominant 4-0 victory over Athletico-PR at the Barradão. This win reversed a 2-0 deficit from the first leg, allowing the Bahia-based club to advance after previously eliminating Flamengo.

Following the match, Vitória coach Jair Ventura made headlines by using irony to critique Athletico-PR coach Odair Hellmann. Ventura remarked, "Studying us is difficult, [they] have to study a little more," suggesting that two games were insufficient to grasp Vitória's tactical versatility. He also noted the significance of the win, mentioning they had eliminated both the second and third-placed teams from the Campeonato Brasileiro.

On the pitch, Renê emerged as a key figure, scoring two goals and strengthening his position as the tournament's top scorer with six goals total. Ventura credited the team's aggressive tactical approach and high-pressure marking for the result, stating that they made offensive substitutions even while leading 3-0 to maintain intensity.