Fluminense goalkeeper could become the oldest Libertadores champion

Goalkeeper Fábio could go down in the history books on Saturday, November 4th

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2023-10-31 11:59:59

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Everything is ready for the final of the 2023 Copa Libertadores. Fluminense and Boca Juniors will face each other in search of Eternal Glory next Saturday, November 4th, starting at 5 pm. (local time), at the emblematic Maracaná. In addition to the most important trophy in the region, a competition record will be at stake.

Well, Fábio, Tricolor goalkeeper, could become the oldest player to win the competition at 43 years, one month and seven days. The historic mark belongs to former Uruguayan goalkeeper Éver Almeida, champion with Olimpia of Paraguay in 1990 at the age of 42 years, three months and nine days.

Fábio, in search of revenge

This final represents revenge not only for Fluminense, after having lost against Liga de Quito on penalties in 2008 (also in their own stadium), but also for Fábio. In 2009, the Brazilian goalkeeper was on the losing side when Cruzeiro lost to Estudiantes de La Plata in Belo Horizonte.

15 years later, in his second season with the Rio de Janeiro giant, he dreams of having a better finish this time. This meeting represents a historic opportunity for the Flu, which never won the Libertadores. Boca, for its part, is excited about making the move in Brazil to add its long-awaited seventh star.