Two years ago today: Fluminense conquered South America | OneFootball

November 4th is a special date for Tricolor fans. It was on this day, two years ago, in 2023, that Fluminense experienced the most glorious moment in its history: winning the Copa Libertadores at Maracanã, against Boca Juniors. A match that began with tension ended in tears—of joy, relief, and pride.

A special night that time cannot erase

On that sunny afternoon, Maracanã was dressed for a Tricolor celebration and faith. The stadium was filled with Tricolor fans, who turned the South section into a sea of flags, painting Maracanã in green, white, and maroon.

Rio de Janeiro, RJ – Brazil – 11/04/2023 – Maracanã – CONMEBOL Libertadores Cup 2023, Final, match between Fluminense and Boca Juniors.

The flags waved, the flares shone, and the stands sang in unison: “Let’s go, Tricolores! The time has come, let’s win the Libertadores!”

It was more than a chant; it was a prophecy, sung since the start of that year.

When Germán Cano opened the scoring, the stadium erupted. Boca equalized, but destiny was already written: John Kennedy. The kid from Xerém came on in the second half and, in extra time, his name was already destined for Eternal Glory.

Fluminense were champions of the Americas.

The soundtrack of the triumph

As Wilmar Roldán blew the final whistle, Maracanã became a choir.

“Just believe that a new day will dawn, your time will come…” — Revelação’s song took over the stands, accompanied by thousands of emotional voices.

And it came. Fluminense’s time arrived, with faith rewarded, dreams fulfilled, and destiny accomplished.

From that day on, the phrase “your time will come” stopped being hope and became certainty.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 11/04/2023 – Maracanã

Fluminense faces Argentina’s Boca Juniors in the Final of the 2023 Conmebol Libertadores.

Fernando Diniz and the Team of Warriors

Under the command of Fernando Diniz, Fluminense enchanted South America with an original style of football—full of passing, emotion, and identity. It was a group that believed in its own style, embraced the cause, and had the courage to play true to its convictions from the very first minute of the competition.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 11/04/2023 – Maracanã

Fluminense faces Argentina’s Boca Juniors in the Final of the 2023 Conmebol Libertadores.

Fábio, Samuel Xavier, Nino, Felipe Melo, André, Martinelli, Ganso, Arias, Keno, Cano, John Kennedy… names that became eternal symbols.

Two years later

Two years have passed, but the memory remains alive in every corner of Rio, Brazil, and the world. November 4th has become a date of celebration, of pride and love.

The fan who cried at Maracanã relives the moment every time they hear “Tá escrito”, because it truly was.

The 2023 Libertadores was more than a title: it was the crowning of a story, a style, and a faith.

Eternally, November 4th will be remembered as the day when the Fluminense Football Club conquered the Americas.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 11/04/2023 – Maracanã Fluminense faces Argentina’s Boca Juniors in the Final of the 2023 Conmebol Libertadores.

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