Zubeldia hints at Fluminense line-up for Carioca semi-final

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·21. Februar 2026

Zubeldia hints at Fluminense line-up for Carioca semi-final

Fluminense has finished its preparations for the first leg of the Carioca Championship semifinal. The Tricolores will face Vasco this Sunday at Nilton Santos Stadium, at 6 p.m.

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Probable lineup

For this match, coach Luís Zubeldia is expected to maintain the formation used in recent games. The only absences from the squad are midfielder Hércules and forward Cano, both injured. Thus, the team from Laranjeiras should take the field with the following lineup: Fábio, Samuel Xavier, Jemmes, Freytes, and Renê; Bernal, Martinelli, and Lucho Acosta; Serna, Canobbio, and John Kennedy.

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Fluminense is looking to avenge their elimination in the 2025 Copa do Brasil semifinal against Vasco. On that occasion, the Tricolores were defeated on penalties by the Cruzmaltinos.

*By Gazeta Press

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