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Vasco da Gama relegation battle and recent form

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Vasco da Gama continues its struggle to escape the relegation zone in the Campeonato Brasileiro. Following their Copa Sul-Americana semifinal elimination by Boca Juniors, the club faced a period of inconsistent form. A 0-0 draw against Remo left the team in 14th place, with manager Pedro Emanuel criticizing the squad’s lack of fluidity and slow ball circulation. Vasco subsequently suffered a 1-0 defeat to São Paulo in the 31st round. Players Thiago Mendes and Bruno Duarte cited physical and mental exhaustion due to a heavy match schedule, while fullback Paulo Henrique faced injury concerns. Despite the loss, which left Vasco in 15th place with 35 points, the club secured a 3-1 comeback victory against Athletico-PR in the 34th round. ~~Goals from Bruno Duarte and Gabriel Pereira, alongside an own goal by Aguirre, moved Vasco up to 12th place with 41 points.~~ This victory at Arena da Baixada was a historic achievement, marking Vasco’s first win at that stadium in 19 years. After falling behind to a Mendoza goal in the ~~competition. The team secured all~~ first half, Vasco scored three goals in a five minute span during the second half to overturn ~~an early~~ the deficit. The goals came via an own goal by Aguirre, followed by strikes from Bruno Duarte and Gabriel Pereira. This result ~~represents Vasco’s eighth comeback victory of the 2026 season, tying them~~ moves Vasco up to 12th place with ~~Remo for the most in Série A, and leaves~~ 41 points, leaving the club four points clear of the relegation zone.

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