Fluminense Hosts Atlético-MG in Crucial Match for Libertadores Spot

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Fluminense takes on Atlético-MG this Saturday, October 4, at 6:30 p.m. local time at the Maracanã Stadium, as part of the 27th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2025.

Fluminense, currently in 8th place with 35 points, aims to secure its second win under coach Luis Zubeldía after a recent draw against Sport. The Tricolor Carioca is looking to ascend closer to the Libertadores qualifying spots.

The opponent, Atlético-MG, is also in need of a victory, having recently drawn 0-0 against Juventude at home. The Galo sits in 14th place with 29 points, trying to distance themselves from the relegation zone.

The match will be broadcast live across several platforms: Record (open TV), Premiere (pay-per-view), and CazéTV on YouTube.

Fluminense has shown resilience with a three-game unbeaten streak, including two wins and a draw. Zubeldía hopes to have defender Thiago Silva back after resting him for the last match. However, midfielder PH Ganso remains sidelined with a calf injury.

Among other players, Bernal, Lima, Serna, and Lucho Acosta are under caution with two yellow cards each. The probable lineup for Fluminense includes Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Freytes, and Renê; Martinelli, Hércules, and Lucho Acosta; Canobbio, Jhonny Serna, and Germán Cano.

Atlético-MG, led by Jorge Sampaoli, aims to respond to their poor form with key players returning from suspension, including Hulk, Guilherme Arana, Everson, and Junior Alonso. However, defender Lyanco will miss the match due to suspension.

The likely Atlético-MG formation consists of Everson; Iván Román, Vitor Hugo, and Junior Alonso; Gustavo Scarpa, Alan Franco, Igor Gomes (or Fausto Vera), and Guilherme Arana; Bernard, Biel (or Reinier), and Hulk.

As both teams prepare for this critical clash, the stakes are high, with Fluminense eyeing a spot in the Libertadores and Atlético-MG desperate to avoid relegation.