Platense v Fluminense: where to watch, line-ups, all on Libertadores | OneFootball

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·16 September 2026

Platense v Fluminense: where to watch, line-ups, all on Libertadores

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Platense vs Fluminense face off this Tuesday (15), at 7:00 p.m. (Brasília time), at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López in Argentina, in the second leg of the 2026 Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. The Rio-based Tricolor defends the two-goal advantage built at the Maracanã and is aiming for a spot in the semifinals.

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Context and current form of the teams

Fluminense, led by interim coach Marcão, won the first leg 2-0, with goals from Nonato and Hulk still in the first half. As a result, the Tricolor can even lose by one goal and still advance; to be eliminated in regular time, they would need to lose by three goals or more. In Série A, the team sits in fifth place with 45 points.


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Platense, coached by Boca Juniors idol Martín Palermo, are playing in their first-ever Libertadores campaign and reached the quarterfinals after eliminating Coquimbo Unido on penalties. For this decisive clash, the team rested several starters in the 2-1 loss to Estudiantes in the Argentine league, stretching their winless run to four matches.

Where to Watch Platense vs Fluminense

Platense

Platense need to win by two goals to force a penalty shootout, which drastically reduces their margin for error. The absences confirmed for the first leg remain for the return match.

Absences: Luciano Giménez (dislocated right shoulder), Santiago Quirós, Gonzalo Goñi, Héctor Bobadilla, and Tomás Nasif (injured).

Probable Lineup

  1. Coach: Martín Palermo
  2. Team: Cozzani; Juan Saborido, Vázquez, Víctor Cuesta and Tomás Silva; Barrios, Pablo Ferreira and Zapiola; Mainero, Togni and Nicolás Retamar

Fluminense

With the advantage built at the Maracanã, Fluminense’s goal is to manage the result away from home. Coach Marcão will have important absences: Nonato is suspended due to yellow-card accumulation, and Germán Cano also remains out. Alisson, John Kennedy, and Samuel Xavier remain in the medical department.

Absences: Nonato (suspended); Germán Cano, Alisson, John Kennedy, and Samuel Xavier (medical department).

Probable Lineup

  1. Coach: Marcão
  2. Team: Fábio; Guga, Thiago Silva, Millán (Ignácio) and Renê; Martinelli, Hércules; Canobbio, Ganso, Soteldo; Hulk

Head-to-Head History between Platense and Fluminense

Platense and Fluminense faced each other for the first time in history in this edition of the Libertadores. In the first leg, played at the Maracanã, the Tricolor won 2-0.

Officiating Crew

  • Referee: Andrés Matonte (Uruguay)
  • Assistant referees: Horacio Ferreiro and Andrés Nievas (Uruguay)
  • Fourth official: Mathias de Armas (Uruguay)
  • VAR: Andrés Cunha (Uruguay)

Match Details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Platense vs Fluminense

What time is the Platense vs Fluminense match?

The match kicks off at 7:00 p.m. (Brasília time) this Tuesday (15).

Where can I watch Platense vs Fluminense?

The match will be broadcast on ESPN on pay TV and on Disney+ via streaming.

What was the result of the last meeting between the teams?

In the first leg of the quarterfinals, played at the Maracanã, Fluminense won 2-0.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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