Fábio urges intensity at Fluminense: “Last good game won't win this”

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·8 April 2026

Fábio urges intensity at Fluminense: “Last good game won't win this”

Fluminense drew 0-0 with Deportivo La Guaira in Venezuela in their opening match of the 2026 Copa Libertadores group stage, and goalkeeper Fábio spoke after the game about the team’s performance and the level of difficulty in the competition.

According to the Fluminense goalkeeper, performances in previous matches do not guarantee an easier time in the following games, especially in a tournament like the Libertadores, where opponents tend to sit back and make the game even harder.

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“More and more, we have to give our all in every aspect, because it’s only going to get harder. When you manage to play well, opposing teams tend to make things even more difficult. There’s no point in thinking that playing well in the previous match will be enough to beat the opponent in the next one,” said the goalkeeper.

Fábio also stressed that the team will need to raise its level of commitment in order to achieve better results throughout the competition.

“So we’ll have to run more, dedicate ourselves more in every aspect. And when there’s a set piece, we also have to stay highly focused, because it can decide a game either in our favor or against us.”

Finally, the goalkeeper emphasized that the matches are likely to become increasingly complicated over the course of the season, especially if Fluminense maintains a high level of performance.

“The tendency is for it to get even more difficult. The better we play, with more quality and intensity, the harder the following matches will become.”

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