Flúnel through time: Fluminense last KO’d a Paraná side in title year | OneFootball

Fluminense takes the field today at the Maracanã to decide its place against Operário, after a 0-0 draw in the first leg in Paraná. And tonight’s clash brings a historical curiosity: the last time the Tricolor faced a club from Paraná in the Copa do Brasil was almost two decades ago — and it ended with Fluminense advancing away from home and winning the title.

In 2007, Fluminense faced Athletico Paranaense in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. After a 1-1 draw at the Maracanã, the Rio club went to Arena da Baixada under pressure, needing either a win or a draw with two or more goals.

The scenario was complicated: a packed stadium, pressure from the home crowd, and a strong opponent on its own ground. But that team led by Renato Gaúcho showed character.

The match was tough, physical, and very balanced. Athletico tried to apply pressure from the start, but found a Fluminense side that was very solid defensively, led by names such as Thiago Silva, Luiz Alberto, and Fernando Henrique.

Then, in the 29th minute of the second half, came the decisive moment.

Adriano Magrão, one of the heroes of the title-winning campaign, who had come on during the match, seized his chance and scored the winning goal in the 1-0 victory, silencing Arena da Baixada and securing qualification for Fluminense.

Match details

ATHLETICO-PR 0 x 1 FLUMINENSE Competition: Copa do Brasil 2007 Venue: Arena da Baixada, Curitiba (PR)

Goal: Adriano Magrão, 29’ of the 2nd half

Referee: Wilson Luiz Seneme (Fifa-SP) Attendance: 24,496 fans Gate receipts: R$ 305,345.00

Yellow cards: Romeu (Fluminense), Erandir (Athletico-PR), Thiago Neves (Fluminense), Júnior César, Luiz Alberto (Fluminense) Red card: Guilherme (Athletico-PR)

ATHLETICO-PR: Guilherme, Jancarlos, Danilo, Marcão and Nei; Alan, Bahia, Erandir (Pedro Oldoni), Evandro (Válber) and Ferreira; Netinho (Viafra) and Alex Mineiro. Head coach: Oswaldo Alvarez

FLUMINENSE: Fernando Henrique, Carlinhos, Luiz Alberto, Thiago Silva and Júnior César; Fabinho (Lenny), Arouca, Romeu (Thiago Neves) and Cícero; Rafael Moura (Adriano Magrão) and Alex Dias. Head coach: Renato Gaúcho

Next chapter

Now, in 2026, Fluminense once again faces a decisive Copa do Brasil qualifier against a club from Paraná.

After the 0-0 draw in the first leg against Operário, the Tricolor needs to win at the Maracanã to advance to the round of 16 without relying on penalties.

The match takes place today, 12/05, at 9:30 p.m., at the Maracanã.

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