Fluminense and Diniz meet again in Copa do Brasil semi-final | OneFootball

With Vasco’s victory over Botafogo, Fluminense will meet an old acquaintance in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil: Fernando Diniz, the current coach of the Cruz-Maltino.

Diniz first arrived at Tricolor in January 2019, staying until August of the same year. Three years later, Fernando returned to the club as head coach and won the Campeonato Carioca in 2022 and 2023, the Libertadores also in 2023, and the Recopa in 2024, bidding farewell to the Team of Warriors in June of the 2024 season.

A large part of Diniz’s coaching career was spent at Laranjeiras, but the coach has already faced Flu on seven occasions.

SEE THE HISTORY OF MATCHES BETWEEN FLUMINENSE AND DINIZ

Fluminense 2 x 0 Athletico-PR – 2018 Brazilian Championship

São Paulo 0 x 2 Fluminense – 2019 Brazilian Championship

São Paulo 3 x 1 Fluminense – 2020 Brazilian Championship

Fluminense 1 x 2 São Paulo – 2020 Brazilian Championship

Fluminense 1 x 0 Santos – 2021 Brazilian Championship

Fluminense 1 x 0 Cruzeiro – 2024 Brazilian Championship

Fluminense 2 x 1 Vasco – 2025 Brazilian Championship

The first leg of the next phase of the Copa do Brasil is scheduled for December 10. The return matches will take place on December 14.

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