Fluminense name squad for decider against Independiente Rivadavia | OneFootball

Fluminense released, this Tuesday (18), the list of players called up for the match against Independiente Rivadavia, in the second leg of the round of 16 of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores.

The match will be played at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) at Malvinas Argentinas Stadium, in Mendoza. In the first leg, played at the Maracanã, the teams drew 0-0.

For the decider, coach Marcão will have the return of important players in defense. Ignácio and Thiago Silva will once again form the starting center-back pairing, while the coach keeps the team structure that beat Palmeiras 3-2 last Saturday in the Brazilian Championship.

Fluminense, however, will have absences. Savarino, Riquelme and Igor Rabello were left out of the squad due to physical issues. In addition, John Kennedy and Matheus Reis remain under the care of the medical department.

The probable Tricolor lineup is: Fábio; Guga, Ignácio, Thiago Silva and Renê; Hércules, Martinelli and Ganso; Canobbio, Soteldo and Hulk.

Tuesday’s match is considered decisive for Fluminense’s season. Whoever wins advances to the Libertadores quarterfinals. In the event of another draw, qualification will be decided on penalties.

Check out the full list of called-up players:

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