Fluminense only draw with Venezuelan side in Libertadores opener | OneFootball

Fluminense made their debut in the 2026 Copa Libertadores on Tuesday night. Playing in Venezuela, the Tricolor side was held to a goalless draw against Deportivo La Guaira in Group C.

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Standings situation

With the result, both teams earned one point and trail Independiente Rivadavia, who beat Bolívar 1-0 and took the lead in the group.

📋 Match summary

🔵🟠LA GUAIRA 0 X 0 FLUMINENSE🔴⚪🟢

🏆 Competition: Copa Libertadores de América – Group stage (Matchday 1) 🏟️ Venue: Estádio Olimpico de la UCV, Caracas (VEN) 📅 Date: April 7, 2026 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 7 p.m. (Brasília time)

How the match went

After a first half in which they were the better side, Fluminense created their best chance in the 47th minute. Agustín Canobbio set up John Kennedy, who struck from inside the box, only for goalkeeper Christopher Varela to make a great save.

In the second half, Fluminense had the chance to score the winner in the 49th minute. Matheus Martinelli got his shot away, but Varela came up big again to save the home side.

Upcoming matches

🔵🟠La Guaira🟠🔵

⚔️ Match: Deportivo Táchira vs. La Guaira 🏆 Competition: Venezuelan Championship – Matchday 11 📅 Date: April 10, 2026 (Friday) ⏰ Time: 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) 🏟️ Venue: Estadio Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo, San Cristóbal (VEN)

🔴⚪🟢Fluminense🟢⚪🔴

⚔️ Match: Fluminense vs. Flamengo 🏆 Competition: Brasileirão Série A – Matchday 11 📅 Date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday) ⏰ Time: 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) 🏟️ Venue: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

Other result from Libertadores Group C:

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