At 6:00 AM on July 11, in the 16th round of the Brazilian Serie A, Vasco da Gama defeated Corinthians 2-0 at home.
With this victory over Corinthians, Vasco da Gama has now secured three consecutive wins in the league and also put an end to their 22-match winless streak against Corinthians. The day before, Vasco da Gama officially announced the signing of Coutinho, making it a double celebration for the team.