Independiente Rivadavia face Fluminense, eyeing shock | OneFootball

Mendoza’s Lepra, leading its group and in great form, visits a needy Brazilian side that has yet to win in the tournament.

Independiente Rivadavia will visit Fluminense this Wednesday from 9:30 p.m. at the Maracanã Stadium for the second matchday of Group C of the 2026 Copa Libertadores. The team coached by Alfredo Berti will look to make another statement in the competition after a historic debut, against an opponent arriving under pressure.

The Brazilian side is not going through its best moment. It is coming off a loss in the derby against Flamengo and also failed to win in its Copa Libertadores debut, drawing 0-0 with Deportivo La Guaira in Venezuela. With just one point in the group, Luis Zubeldía’s team is forced to win to avoid complicating its qualification hopes.

By contrast, Lepra is enjoying a dream spell. It won its Libertadores debut against Bolívar and is also on a positive run in the domestic tournament, where it has established itself as one of the main contenders. This great run puts it at the top of the group and allows it to arrive with confidence at a demanding stage like the Maracanã.

The Mendoza team has built a clear identity, with tactical variations and wing play that causes damage. Players such as Sebastián Villa and Alex Arce appear as key attacking pieces, while collective solidity has become its main strength. On Fluminense’s side, chance creation will rest on names like Ganso, as they seek to regain the spotlight.

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