CRB vs Figueirense - Copa Do Brasil

There is a notable edge to this Copa Do Brasil fixture. When CRB meet Figueirense at the home ground on March 19, 2026, both will sense an opportunity to land a telling blow. He experienced victory in his only Old Firm appearance as a Gers player, but Sunday will be his first taste of the fixture in the dugout.

Both camps will view the Copa Do Brasil meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. The Saudi Pro League side have now placed a €45 million package on the table, while Watkins himself is understood to be open to making the move.

The touchline duel between the two managers adds another layer of intrigue, with both likely to tweak their setups in search of a decisive edge. And his efficiency in possession will be helped by those whom he now shares a dressing room with, allowing a more progressive midfielder to develop akin to City's style.

Individual quality could tip the balance. The league's leading scorer Carlos Vinícius, with 3 goals to his name this season, is a reminder of the firepower on display. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Lewis Hall remains United's top target(Image: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images) Man United have made their interest clear in the Real Madrid midfielder, according to The Athletic.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 1-1 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. Whatever the outcome, the Copa Do Brasil fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. And Fonseca does not place too much weight on the decision of Roberto Martinez to omit him from the World Cup squad in favour of his Benfica team-mate Tomas Araujo.