Fábio hails Fluminense draw: “The team played like in the Libertadores”

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·07 de maio de 2026

Fábio hails Fluminense draw: “The team played like in the Libertadores”

Goalkeeper Fábio praised Fluminense’s 1-1 draw with Independiente Rivadavia this Wednesday in the fourth round of the Libertadores. After falling behind on the scoreboard, Tricolor found the equalizer in stoppage time through John Kennedy and stayed alive in the race for a spot in the round of 16.

After the match, Fábio highlighted the team’s attitude in Mendoza and said the side showed true Libertadores spirit throughout the 90 minutes.

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— Tough game, we knew it was a decisive one. We had many chances and unfortunately the ball just wouldn’t go in. We conceded from a set-piece sequence, but we didn’t give up, we fought and managed to get the draw. We even had other chances to come away with the win. I think the team played the way you have to play in the Libertadores, with a lot of grit, commitment and fight, honoring the Fluminense shirt — he said.

The goalkeeper also recalled the 2023 continental title run and reinforced his confidence in Tricolor’s qualification, even with the complicated situation in the group.

— That’s what Fluminense is all about. For those who believe, we have a history like this. Our recent history too, when we became champions, nothing was easy. We watched some moments from the 2023 triumph. Now it’s about thanking God for the opportunity and for this result. At home, together with our fans, it’s win, win, and God willing, it will work out — he added.

With the draw, Fluminense reached two points in the group and still depends only on itself to advance in the Libertadores. Tricolor will next face Bolívar and Deportivo La Guaira, both at the Maracanã.

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