Fluminense Faces Uphill Battle After Sudamericana Quarterfinal Loss to Lanús
Fluminense falls short against Lanús in Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals, eyes comeback at Maracanã.
Key Points
- • Fluminense lost 1-0 to Lanús in the first leg of the quarterfinals.
- • José Sand scored the only goal for Lanús.
- • The return leg will be held at Maracanã.
- • Coach emphasizes the need for effective scoring in the next match.
Fluminense suffered a setback in the first leg of the 2025 Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals, losing 1-0 to Argentine club Lanús on September 17, 2025. The match took place at Lanús' Estadio Ciudad de Lanús, marking a disappointing start for Fluminense in their knockout round campaign. The only goal of the match was netted by José Sand, who capitalized on a defensive error, securing a narrow victory for the hosts.
Looking ahead, Fluminense will host the return leg at the iconic Maracanã Stadium, where they will need to overturn the one-goal deficit to advance in the tournament. The Brazilian side is under pressure to perform, as they seek to capitalize on their home advantage and rally support from their fans.
In a post-match interview, Fluminense coach acknowledged the need for improvement, stating, "We played well in moments but missed crucial opportunities. We have to be more effective in front of goal at home."
This upcoming clash at Maracanã is set to be pivotal in Fluminense's ambitions in the competition, with fans hoping for a robust comeback against their Argentine opponents. The squad's ability to modify their strategy following this loss will be crucial to their success in advancing to the semifinals of the Copa Sudamericana.