Fluminense faces Rivadavia in Copa Libertadores round of 16 second leg
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:02 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Fluminense and Independiente Rivadavia are set to meet in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 on Tuesday, August 18, at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza, starting at 7 PM Brasília time. The first leg ended in a 0-0 draw, meaning any new draw will trigger a penalty shootout. Fluminense looks to build momentum after breaking a winless streak, while Rivadavia welcomes back midfielder Florentín, who was suspended for the first leg. Each team aims to secure a spot in the next round and the accompanying prize money of $1.7 million.
- •Match begins at 7 PM Brasília time on August 18.
- •First leg ended in a 0-0 draw; a new draw leads to penalties.
- •Fluminense ended a recent winless stretch before this match.
- •Rivadavia's Florentín returns from suspension for this match.
- •Winning team receives $1.7 million in prize money.
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"The moment of truth has arrived!Fluminense face Independiente Rivadavia from 7 pm (Brasília time) this Tuesday (18).It is the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16.The match will be played ...
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