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Fluminense hosts Platense in first leg of Copa Libertadores quarter-finals

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Fluminense hosts Platense in first leg of Copa Libertadores quarter-finals
Summary

Fluminense welcomes Platense to the Maracanã this Tuesday for the opening leg of their 2026 Copa Libertadores quarter-final series. Kickoff for the match is scheduled for 7 p.m. Brasília time. For the fixture, coach Marcão has updated his lineup, inserting Thiago Silva and Kevin Serna into the starting side in place of Ignacio and Canobbio. This change follows the team’s recent 1-0 victory over Vasco in domestic league play. The second leg of this quarter-final tie will take place next Tuesday at Estadio Ciudad de Vicente López in Buenos Aires. The winner of this aggregate series will move on to a semi-final matchup against either LDU or Palmeiras.

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Status Watch
  • •Fluminense hosts Platense at the Maracanã on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Brasília time.
  • •Thiago Silva and Kevin Serna enter the starting lineup for the quarter-final opener.
  • •The return leg is set for next Tuesday in Buenos Aires.
  • •The victor will play the winner of the LDU versus Palmeiras series in the next round.
Latest Updates
  • 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — 📹 Fluminense beat Platense and sit pretty for Libertadores semis
  • 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — 📋 Flu named to face Platense in Libertadores quarter-final opener
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At the Maracanã, Fluminense beat Platense 2-0 this Tuesday (8) in the first leg of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores quarterfinals.Highlights coming up shortlyThe first half from the Tricolor das Laranj...

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Fluminense hosts Platense at the Maracanã this Tuesday (8) at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) in the first leg of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores quarterfinals. The return leg is scheduled for next Tuesday (1...

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