At Vasco, Renato Gaúcho faces Fluminense again after turbulent exit | OneFootball

The duel between Fluminense and Vasco da Gama for the 7th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A will mark a recent reunion filled with context: the return of Renato Gaúcho to the Tricolor's path just a few months after his departure from the club.

Renato left the command of Fluminense on September 24, 2025, shortly after the elimination by Lanús in the quarter-finals of the Copa Sudamericana. The decision was made still in the locker room and announced at the post-game press conference, contrary to the management's request for the coach to wait and discuss it the next day.

The coach revealed that the criticism on social media had a decisive weight in his departure. According to him, “the internet motivated the resignation request”, highlighting the impact of the demands even amid a campaign considered competitive in the season.

In a recent interview with Romário TV, Renato went further and admitted regret over the decision: he stated that he acted in the heat of the moment and later realized he could have continued in the position.

After his departure, Fluminense bet on Luis Zubeldía, who managed to elevate the team's performance, bringing greater consistency and solid results since taking over the technical command.

Now at Vasco, Renato starts a new journey and already shows positive signs. In his first games, the team achieved significant results, with a victory over Palmeiras and a draw away against Cruzeiro, indicating a quick response under his command.

The reunion between Fluminense and the author of the eternal Belly Goal takes place this Wednesday (18), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a classic match valid for the 7th round of the Brasileirão.

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