Maxi Cuberas praises side, on subs: “We deserved more”

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·20 May 2026

Maxi Cuberas praises side, on subs: “We deserved more”

Fluminense defeated Bolívar this Tuesday (19) 2-1 in the Copa Libertadores. Even with the result, the Tricolor are in a complicated situation in the competition, not depending only on themselves to qualify. After the match, Maxi Cuberos, who took charge of the team since Zubeldía was suspended, praised the team’s performance.

“I believe the team made a great effort, controlled the game, tried to win the match, and created chances at several moments. We weren’t clinical, but they didn’t create much either. The whole team kept pushing for the second goal and then the third, and created opportunities. Unfortunately, we couldn’t do more to feel comfortable,” said Maxi Cuberas.

Maxi Cuberas also commented on the substitutions made during the second half. Germán Cano, Samuel Xavier, Ganso, Castillo, and Soteldo came on in place of John Kennedy, Guga, Savarino, Soteldo, and Canobbio.

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“The changes were made to bring on fresh players and keep attacking. We were always in Bolívar’s half, we had chances until the end, but we couldn’t score. We played a great match, it was a great effort, and there’s nothing to complain about. We’re a little disappointed because we could have won by a bigger margin, but the team’s commitment, the way we kept trying from start to finish, and also with the substitutions, remained the same,” the coach confirmed.

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