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Maracanã Stalemate: Fluminense vs. Operário Showdown Awaits
13 May
Summary
- Fluminense and Operário tied 0-0 after first leg.
- Winner advances to Copa do Brasil round of 16.
- Match will be played at Maracanã stadium.
The Copa do Brasil journey for Fluminense and Operário continues to the iconic Maracanã stadium this Tuesday, with the aggregate score deadlocked at 0-0. This return leg carries immense weight, as the victor will advance directly into the tournament's round of 16. A second consecutive draw would push the tie into a tense penalty shootout.
Fluminense, as a top-tier Série A club, entered the competition in the fifth phase. In contrast, Operário-PR navigated through earlier rounds, overcoming Betim, Capital-DF, and Londrina. Manager Luiz Zubeldía is anticipated to deploy Fluminense's strongest available XI, aiming to leverage home advantage. Meanwhile, Operário-PR has maintained an impressive unbeaten streak in the Copa do Brasil throughout their campaign, underscoring their resilience.
