Fluminense took the lead over Atlético-MG in the fight for a place in the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores. This is because the team from Laranjeiras defeated Galo 1-0, on Wednesday night (18) at the Maracanã stadium, in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the continental competition.
With this result, Tricolor will play the second leg of the quarterfinals next Wednesday (25) in Belo Horizonte, with the possibility of advancing in the competition even in the event of a draw. Atlético, on the other hand, must win in order to qualify.
In front of more than 54,000 fans, Fluminense secured victory with a goal from Lima. The midfielder scored with a header in the 42nd minute of the second half, after a beautiful play by Keno on the left wing.
Draw at Nilton Santos
Also in Rio de Janeiro, but at the Nilton Santos stadium, Botafogo and São Paulo drew 0-0 in a match broadcast on National Radio. Now Alvinegro and Tricolor will once again face off in search of qualification for the Libertadores semi-final next Wednesday at the Morumbis stadium.
