Bahia slip up at home, Fluminense stay in Libertadores race | OneFootball

Bahia stumbled at home and lost to Fortaleza 3-2 at Arena Fonte Nova, a result that directly impacts the fight for a direct spot in the group stage of the Conmebol Libertadores.

With Fluminense’s 2-1 victory in the Fla-Flu, the Tricolor gained a position in the standings and now occupies 6th place with 54 points, one less than Botafogo, currently in 5th place, a position that guarantees a direct spot in the continental competition.

Bahia, who saw both Fluminense and Botafogo win in this round, remains with 53 points and drops to 7th place. The battle promises excitement until the end, especially since Fluminense and Bahia will still face each other in the final round, a direct clash that could decide who secures the much-coveted spot in the G5.

With renewed morale after winning the classic, Fluminense remains alive in the fight for direct qualification and depends on a combination of results, in addition to their own efforts, to achieve their goal.

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