Remo vs Santos - Copa Do Brasil

When Remo and Santos clash at the home ground on August 5, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a Copa Do Brasil fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. Rush will take over under centre for the Falcons as they prepare to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, with the team’s quarterback situation taking an unexpected turn heading into the season opener.

Positionally there is a clear hierarchy: Remo sit 19th, Santos lie 14th, but the Copa Do Brasil has a habit of defying such logic. Remo will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. Santos will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. Newcastle had agreed a deal worth £49m for the Switzerland international, who was a breakout star at the World Cup as he scored three goals in their run to the quarter-finals.

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. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images) According to Fabrizio Romano, Man United 'are not proceeding' with a move for the Brighton midfielder.

With Carlos Vinícius leading the league's scoring charts at 3 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Michael Carrick has had his critics since taking the Man Utd job in January and some of them are former teammates of the midfielder.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Given the balance of the numbers, Santos look capable of springing a surprise on the road — a 1-2 away victory is a distinct possibility. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Copa Do Brasil standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Joe Gomez is expected to miss the start of Liverpool's Premier League campaign through injury - but it is not likely to impact the Reds' transfer plans.