Player says: Guga eyes Vasco decider, says he's ready

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·5 August 2026

Player says: Guga eyes Vasco decider, says he's ready

Fluminense take the field on Wednesday night (5) to face Vasco at 9:30 p.m. at the Maracanã, in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16. After a goalless draw in the first leg, any win will send Tricolor through to the quarterfinals, while another draw will take the decision to penalties.

In official material released by the club’s press office, right-back Guga highlighted the importance of the derby and showed confidence in the team’s preparation for the decisive clash. A starter in the first match, the No. 23 also emphasized the defensive display in the first-leg draw.

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We know how important and how big this match is; it’s decisive. We are very well prepared for the game. We need to stay alert. I was able to bring defensive solidity in the first match, and I’m very ready for this decision.

Guga was one of the standouts in the defensive system in the first meeting against Vasco. Playing on the right side, the full-back helped Fluminense keep a clean sheet and is expected to start again in the match that will determine one of the teams advancing to the competition’s quarterfinals.

Tricolor will look to make the most of home advantage to progress in the national tournament and stay alive in the fight for another title this season. A packed Maracanã is expected to get behind the team led by Luis Zubeldía in another decisive derby.

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