Fluminense face Lanús for first time in historic Sul-Americana clash | OneFootball

Fluminense, for the first time in its history, will face Lanús from Argentina in a match valid for the quarter-finals of the Copa Sudamericana. The meeting at La Fortaleza, Buenos Aires, marks an unexplored clash between two traditional clubs from the continent, now crossing paths in pursuit of the same goal, the international trophy.

The novelty adds even more weight to the duel. Recent numbers show that Lanús tends to be strong at home, while Flu has been inconsistent outside of Rio.

While for the Tricolor the confrontation is an absolute debut, for Renato Gaúcho, the La Fortaleza stadium carries old memories. It was there that, in 2017, he won the Libertadores leading Grêmio. Since then, the coach has become an unwanted figure for the granates.

The game carries the symbolism of being a first encounter. Brazil and Argentina are well aware of the weight of this rivalry, but Fluminense and Lanús had never crossed paths before. This Tuesday, this record will forever enter the history of the Laranjeiras club, which will try to turn this novelty into an advantage within the competition.

The duel will be broadcast on open TV by SBT. The match will also be covered by Disney+.

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