The four LNF Cresol quarter-final ties have been confirmed, with Magnus facing Corinthians, Atlântico meeting ACBF, Jaraguá taking on Praia Clube and first-phase leaders Joinville set to face Campo Mourão.
The Liga Nacional de Futsal said the quarter-finals will be played over two legs. Clubs with the better record in the first phase will host the return match, giving Joinville, Magnus, Praia Clube and Atlântico home advantage in the decisive fixtures.
The first legs are scheduled across 10 and 11 October, before the second matches between 22 and 27 October. The programme includes two regional derbies, while Jaraguá and Praia Clube will meet in a repeat of the 2024 final.
Magnus and Corinthians renew São Paulo rivalry
Corinthians will host Magnus in São Paulo on 10 October, with the return in Sorocaba on 24 October. Magnus finished third in the first phase and, according to the LNF, conceded 25 goals, the competition’s best defensive record at that stage.
Corinthians entered the knockout rounds from 11th place and reached the last eight by eliminating Pato. The LNF reported that Corinthians drew the first leg 0-0 in São Paulo before winning 2-0 in Pato Branco. Corinthians also won the sides’ first-phase meeting 2-0.
The league said the clubs have both won two LNF titles and previously contested the 2016 and 2020 finals. Corinthians won the earlier final, while Magnus prevailed in 2020.
Atlântico host ACBF in Rio Grande do Sul derby
ACBF will begin their tie with Atlântico at home in Carlos Barbosa on 11 October, before travelling to Erechim for the return on 27 October. Atlântico finished second in the first phase, recording 10 wins from 15 matches, the LNF said.
ACBF progressed after beating Umuarama 4-1 in the first leg and 2-1 in the return. The sides’ first-phase encounter went Atlântico’s way, 2-1 in Carlos Barbosa.
The LNF described the match-up as a long-running Rio Grande do Sul rivalry and reported that the clubs have met 44 times in the competition since 2002. Its record listed 19 ACBF victories, 16 for Atlântico and nine draws. ACBF have won the LNF five times, while Atlântico’s sole title came in 2023, according to the league.
Jaraguá and Praia Clube revisit 2024 final
Jaraguá host Praia Clube on 10 October, with Praia Clube then staging the second leg in Uberlândia on 24 October. Praia Clube placed fourth in the first phase, having scored 51 goals and lost twice, while Jaraguá finished fifth.
The tie reunites the finalists from 2024. The LNF said Jaraguá won that final on penalties after the sides drew 2-2 in normal time and 1-1 in extra time. Jaraguá arrive after removing Tubarão with a 1-0 away win followed by a 4-1 home victory, but Praia Clube won their first-phase meeting 3-2 in Uberlândia.
The league identified Jaraguá as its most successful club with six titles. The teams now meet in a new two-leg quarter-final.
Joinville’s leaders face Campo Mourão
Joinville will travel to Campo Mourão for the opening leg on 10 October and host the return on 22 October. Joinville topped the first phase with 33 points, scored 55 goals and recorded an 87.5 per cent home record, according to the LNF.
Campo Mourão finished eighth but carry a notable result into the tie: they were the only visiting side to beat Joinville at home in the first phase, recovering from 4-0 down to win 7-5. They reached the quarter-finals by drawing 0-0 away to Cascavel and winning the home return 3-2 with a late goal.
The LNF said all eight quarter-final matches will be shown on LNFTV. Xsports, the league’s television broadcast partner, is due to decide which fixtures it will broadcast during the week.
| First leg | Return leg |
|---|---|
| Campo Mourão v Joinville — 10 October, 16:00 Brasília time, Ginásio Belin Carolo | Joinville v Campo Mourão — 22 October, 20:00 Brasília time, Centreventos Cau Hansen |
| Corinthians v Magnus — 10 October, 18:00 Brasília time, Ginásio Poliesportivo Wlamir Marques | Magnus v Corinthians — 24 October, 16:00 Brasília time, Arena Sorocaba |
| Jaraguá v Praia Clube — 10 October, 20:00 Brasília time, Arena Jaraguá | Praia Clube v Jaraguá — 24 October, 18:00 Brasília time, Arena Sabiazinho |
| ACBF v Atlântico — 11 October, 11:00 Brasília time, Centro Municipal de Eventos | Atlântico v ACBF — 27 October, 19:30 Brasília time, Clube Esportivo e Recreativo Atlântico |