Fluminense has carried a great weight for a long time: it is the only Brazilian great that has not won the Copa Libertadores until now, along with Botafogo. Tricolor has the opportunity to change history this year, as it is one of the four teams still in the race in the 2023 edition.
Under the technical management of Fernando Diniz, the giant from Rio de Janeiro will face Internacional de Porto Alegre for a place in the grand final, which will take place on Saturday, November 4th at the Maracanã. In this way, Flu could have the unbeatable opportunity to lift the trophy for the first time at home. Although it wouldn’t be the first time this opportunity has arisen…
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Fluminense, in search of its first Libertadores
In 2008, Fluminense seemed to have everything to get once and for all into the elite of the American champions. They had reached the final as the big favorite against a humble LDU, who had the tough task of defining the series as a visitor.
The Ecuadorian team went strong in the first leg, with a 4-2 victory at home. The Flu also made the weight of the home team felt, but the 3-1 victory was barely enough to take the final to penalties. There, in front of a packed and intimidating Maracanã, those led by Edgardo Bauza gave the big hit by winning 3 to 1 on penalties, in which goalkeeper José Cevallos shone by stopping three shots.
That time was when the Tricolor came closest to conquering Eternal Glory. In 2023, after several years of waiting, the excitement returned to Rio de Janeiro. Will this be the year Fluminense finally lifts the biggest trophy in South America?
