“A perfect afternoon”: Zubeldía hails Bahia win, eyes Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Fluminense defeated Bahia 2-0 at Maracanã, a result that secured the Tricolor a spot in the group stage of the next Libertadores. In a press conference, coach Luis Zubeldía emphasized that direct qualification was one of the main goals since his arrival.— When we took on the commitment to lead the team, one of the main objectives was to qualify directly for the Libertadores. It wasn’t easy, but I have to congratulate the players for a good season in the Brasileirão, the board, the president, and everyone who works with him. For having put together a good squad. Congratulations to the previous coaching staffs, Mano and Renato, and to the club’s internal staff from all areas who work well and quietly – said the coach.

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With their mission accomplished in the Brasileirão, Zubeldía made it clear that the focus is now entirely on the Copa do Brasil.

— We need to rest and start thinking about the Copa do Brasil. That’s another goal we have and we need to go step by step to win the cup – he stated.

Fluminense returns to the field next Thursday (11th), at 8:30 p.m., at Maracanã, in the classic against Vasco, for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal.

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