Fábio: eyes key Libertadores tie, rallies tricolour fans at Maracanã

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·8 September 2026

Fábio: eyes key Libertadores tie, rallies tricolour fans at Maracanã

Fluminense face Platense this Tuesday (8) at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã in the first leg of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores quarterfinals. Before the match, goalkeeper Fábio stressed the importance of getting a good result at home and asked for the fans’ support.

“Hopefully we can play a great match, together with the strength of our fans, seeking a result that puts us in a good position for the second game, while staying very focused. It’s important to have confidence and come away with a great result.”

The goalkeeper also highlighted the need to stay concentrated throughout the 90 minutes so Fluminense can take an advantage into the second leg.

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Tuesday’s match opens the tie between Fluminense and Platense for a place in the Libertadores semifinals. The second game will be played next week, when the qualifier will be decided.

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