“We want to win the tournament”, says Maxi Cuberas after qualification

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·02 de março de 2026

“We want to win the tournament”, says Maxi Cuberas after qualification

Fluminense is through to the final of the Campeonato Carioca after drawing 1-1 with Vasco da Gama this Sunday at the Maracanã. With coach Luis Zubeldía suspended, assistant coach Maxi Cuberas was in charge on the sidelines and celebrated the spot in the final.

— We can enjoy our place in the final. And during the week, we’ll work to recover the players and prepare for the final. We’ve taken a good step, but what we want is to win the tournament — said the assistant coach in a press conference.

Cuberas also commented on the choice of penalty takers. In the first half, Renê missed his shot. In the closing minutes of the second half, Ganso converted and secured the tricolor’s qualification.

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— Obviously, we always work on this situation. It’s a moment of a lot of pressure and tension, which is why even some of the best players in the world miss penalties. Today, unfortunately, we missed, and so did they. We have different takers, the one responsible had been chosen and unfortunately missed. But the players are committed. Whoever takes it can miss, but it’s better to take it. It’s part of football. Thank God we won, and with a penalty — he concluded.

Fluminense now awaits the outcome between Flamengo and Madureira to decide the State Championship final on March 8.

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