The Brazilian squad carries high hopes of lifting the top continental prize for the first time in their history.
As one of the most storied clubs in Brazil, Fluminense has always aimed for every trophy on the table, and the Copa Libertadores is no exception in CONMEBOL competition.
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Yet Fluminense is not among the ten Brazilian clubs that have dominated South American football. Their dream remains to capture the continental title and etch their name into Libertadores lore for the first time.
Here is a concise look at the seasons when Fluminense came closest to glory, as explored by Goal coverage.
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Fluminense has not claimed an international championship yet. The club has appeared in one Libertadores final, back in 2008, facing Liga de Quito. The aggregate result went against them after a heavy away loss of 4-2 and a home win of 3-1, followed by a penalty shootout defeat. The path shows a team that has come heartbreakingly close to glory but has yet to seal it in the continent’s premier club competition.
In 2009, the club advanced to the final of the Copa Sudamericana, where Liga de Quito prevailed with a 5-1 victory in Ecuador and Fluminense could not overturn the deficit after a 3-0 win in Brazil. The experience added to the club’s learning curve on the international stage, reinforcing the resolve to push for Libertadores success in future campaigns.
Fluminense now eyes the opportunity to become continental champions as they aim to lift the Libertadores trophy for the first time, with high expectations shaping the run toward a decisive clash later in the season.
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Source: Goal