Fluminense seeks survival in the South American against Unión Española
Fluminense can only think about winning this Wednesday (14), at 7 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, against Unión Española-CHI, in the fifth round of Group F of the Copa Sul-Americana.
This is because Tricolor started the tournament with two wins in two games, but then Renato Gaúcho opted for the alternative team and saw Flu get one point in the two duels away from Rio de Janeiro. Once Caldas-COL won its games and took the lead.
The Colombian team has nine points against Tricolor 's seven. Flu's idea is to finish the tournament in the lead, which will guarantee a direct spot in the round of 16. If they finish in 2nd place, they will have to play a playoff against a team that comes from the Copa Libertadores.
As Unión Española has two points and GV San José-BOL has four, the victory will not only keep the team alive but also secure the classification with at least 2nd place. In the last round, the team will host Once Caldas to fight for the top spot.
How Fluminense arrivesRenato will have another absence for the match. Facundo Bernal was diagnosed with an injury and is out. Cano is also unfit to play. Everaldo will remain in attack, while Ganso will come in midfield.
The other doubt is between Nonato and Hércules. The first has been a starter with Renato Gaúcho since he played with the reserves against Unión Española and scored a great goal.
Fluminense x Unión Española-CHI FluminenseCoach: Renato Gaucho.
Spanish Union-CHITorgnascioli; Brayan Véjar, Valentín Vidal, Huincales and Felipe Espinoza; Bruno Ignacio, Matías Marín, Ariel Uribe and Cris Montes; Pablo Aránguiz and Matías Suárez. Coach: José Sierra.
- Reason: Game valid for the 5th round of Group F of the Copa Sudamericana
- Location: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro
- Date and time: May 14 (Thursday), 2025, at 7:00 pm (Brasília time)
- Referee: Yael Falcon (ARG)
- Assistants: Maximiliano del Yesso (ARG) and Facundo Rodriguez (ARG)
- Video referee: Pablo Dovalo (ARG)
- Broadcast: Disney+
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