🏟️Court confirms Maracanã for Vasco v Boca return leg

Brazil's Superior Court of Justice has ruled in favor of the Maracanã stadium for the Copa Sudamericana semifinal between Vasco da Gama and Boca Juniors. The court dismissed the appeal by the consortium managing the Maracanã, which includes Flamengo and Fluminense. This decision confirms that the historic stadium will host the second leg of the match, despite it not meeting CONMEBOL's minimum capacity requirement of 30,000 spectators.

The controversy began when Vasco da Gama and Boca Juniors refused to use the stadium due to concerns about the pitch quality. The Confederation had contemplated relocating the second leg to Asunción, Paraguay. However, the court's ruling has resolved the issue, allowing the match to proceed in Rio de Janeiro.

Vasco da Gama will face Boca Juniors in a crucial match on Tuesday, October 20. Boca Juniors aim to stage a comeback after suffering a 1-0 defeat in the first leg.