Fábio stars in the Libertadores, matches Cavalieri for Fluminense | OneFootball

Fluminense punched their ticket to the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals on Tuesday night (18) in Mendoza, with the signature of one of the club’s greatest idols. After a 1-1 draw in regulation against Independiente Rivadavia, goalkeeper Fábio was the standout in securing the Tricolor’s qualification by saving two spot kicks in the penalty shootout.

With those decisive interventions on Argentine soil, Fábio reached the mark of six penalties saved in knockout shootouts wearing the green, white, and grená shirt in the 21st century. The figure, compiled by the Flupedia profile, ties the record set by Diego Cavalieri, Brazilian champion in 2012 and until then the outright leader of that statistic over the last 25 years.

At 45, the veteran continues to strengthen his idol status with high-level performances in crucial moments. Before the clash against Rivadavia, Fábio had already totaled four saves in shootouts during his time at the club, surpassing names like Kleber, who has three saves, as well as Muriel, Murilo, Ricardo Berna, and Rodolfo, all with two.

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