group stage and were placed in Group 5 with Nacional (2010–11 Uruguayan champion), Alianza Lima (the Peruvian runner-up) and Libertad (the best Paraguayan non-champion and play-off winner). Squad As of 21 May 2012, according to combined sources on the official website. In Conmebol competitions players must be assigned numbers between 1 and 25. ¹ – Diego Rosa and Carlos Alberto replaced Max and Bernardo, respectively, for the round of 16.² – Fabrício replaced Carlos Tenorio for the quarterfinals. Group stage Standings Matches Knockout stage Matches Round of 16 After finishing the group stage in 2nd in Group 5, behind only Libertad, Vasco da Gama finished as the 2nd best group runner-up overall. With this, the opponent of Vasco da Gama is the Lanús (the 7th best group winner overall). Quarterfinal After eliminated Lanús in a dramatic penalties decision, Vasco da Gama will be face Corinthians (who defeat Emelec). This confrontation marks the confrontation between the two best Brazilian teams in 2011. Brasileirão Série A Standings Matches Brasileirão Série A results by round Honors Individuals IFFHS ranking Vasco da Gama position on the Club World Ranking during the 2012 season, according to IFFHS. See also 2012 Rio de Janeiro State Championship 2012 Brasileirão Série A 2012 Copa Libertadores Notes References CR Vasco da Gama Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama seasons Vasco da Gama