Direct rivals slip up, Fluminense can pull ahead in the G7 with a win today | OneFootball

São Paulo only draws at home, while Vasco and Bahia are defeated in Wednesday's round. Tricolor now depends only on itself against Mirassol to gain an advantage

Wednesday night (5) was excellent for Fluminense in the fight for a spot in the next Copa Libertadores. Even without playing, the Tricolor saw its closest competitors in the standings stumble in the 32nd round of the Brasileirão, leaving the path open to consolidate in the G7.

São Paulo hosted Flamengo at Vila Belmiro and only managed a 2-2 draw, remaining in eighth place with 45 points. The result was great for Flu, as the São Paulo team failed to earn the three points that would have put them level with the Tricolor.

Vasco also disappointed its fans. In the classic match against Botafogo, the cross-maltese rival was defeated 3-0 and remains distant in the standings, not threatening Fluminense's position.

Even Bahia, which is higher up, was surpassed by Atlético-MG 3-0, staying in fifth place with the same 52 points from the start of the round.

With these results, Fluminense, which is in 7th place with 47 points, enters the field this Thursday (6) with a golden opportunity. The mission is difficult, as the opponent is Mirassol, currently in 4th place and a standout in this competition, but a victory is essential to remain strong in the fight for a direct spot in the Libertadores.

If the Tricolor wins its game, it will open a five-point lead over São Paulo (8th) and maintain a one-point distance from Botafogo (6th), which has already triumphed in this round. The scenario is favorable. Now, it's up to Fluminense to do its part.

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