Ignácio scores again for Fluminense, urges reset: “Turn the page”

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·9 August 2026

Ignácio scores again for Fluminense, urges reset: “Turn the page”

The defender scored the equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Botafogo at Nilton Santos and looked ahead to the rest of the season with a focus on the Brasileirão and the Libertadores.

Fluminense drew 1-1 with Botafogo at Nilton Santos in the Brazilian Championship, with center-back Ignácio scoring at the start of the second half. As he left the pitch, the defender celebrated his scoring form — his second goal of the season — and highlighted the specific set-piece work led by Carlos, an assistant coach on the technical staff who specializes in that area.

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The center-back praised the team’s improvement in aerial plays and stressed the importance of putting the Copa do Brasil elimination behind them to focus on the upcoming matches of the season.

— First of all, thanks to God for the goal. We work every day to always try to give our best on the pitch. It’s an extremely difficult game here, and we know how strong Botafogo are playing at Nilton Santos. But what remains is the group’s commitment. I think the elimination in the Copa do Brasil is painful for us, for the fans, for the club, but we have to turn the page, keep working, and keep trying to improve. We still have the Brasileirão ahead of us and the Libertadores as well — the defender said.

Commenting on his scoring run this season, the No. 4 explained the focused work the coaching staff have been doing to correct defensive flaws and turn set pieces into attacking weapons.

— I’m happy about the goal, it’s the result of a lot of hard work. Coach Carlos is always demanding that we improve in the air, both offensively and defensively. It was something we had been working on a lot, because we had been conceding many goals defensively, but I believe we’re adjusting well now. The goals are also coming as the result of a lot of work from the whole club — Ignácio concluded.

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