Martinelli celebrates Fluminense ending derby drought, praises Zubeldía | OneFootball

Fluminense defeated Botafogo 2-0, this Sunday, at Maracanã, for the Brazilian Championship, on this Sunday, for the 25th round. The result ended a streak of eight straight losses for the tricolors against the rival. Midfielder Martinelli, from the Carioca Tricolor, admitted that he was bothered by the drought against the alvinegros and praised the team's performance in the classic.

“We were bothered by this streak. The team deserves congratulations today. We showed our strength against a qualified team,” said the Fluminense player.

Martinelli spoke about the beginning of coach Luis Zubeldía's work and projected the end of this year with the new coach.

“Professor Zubeldía is a great professional. I always liked him when I played against. He likes to have ball possession. I'm sure he will help us a lot for the rest of the season,” he declared.

With the result, the tricolors reached 34 points and remain in eighth position. The alvinegros, on the other hand, continue with 40 and lost the chance to enter the G-4 of the Brazilian Championship.

Fluminense returns to the field for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship next Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The Carioca Tricolor faces Sport, at 7 pm (Brasília time), at Ilha do Retiro, in Recife.

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