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The pressure is completely on Fluminense. The Brazilian club will face a decisive clash against Bolívar this Tuesday at the Maracanã Stadium, where they need to win by at least three goals to keep their hopes of advancing to the next round of the Copa Libertadores alive.

The situation in Group C is complicated for the Rio de Janeiro side. Fluminense sits at the bottom of the standings with just two points, while the Bolivian club occupies second place. Independiente Rivadavia leads the group with 10 points, while Deportivo La Guaira remains third with three.

That means anything less than a convincing victory would eliminate the team coached by Luis Zubeldía.

Fluminense Relies on Its Attack

Despite the difficult scenario in continental competition, Fluminense enters the match with confidence following its strong recent performances in the Brazilian league. A 2-1 victory over São Paulo during the weekend boosted morale ahead of this crucial showdown.

Much of the team’s offensive hopes rest on John Kennedy, the club’s top scorer this season with 12 goals. The return of Argentine playmaker Lucho Acosta after recovering from injury also provides an important boost for the attack.

Another key question surrounds Martinelli, who is still recovering from a muscle issue but has recently returned to training and could make an earlier-than-expected comeback.

Meanwhile, veteran Argentine striker Germán Cano is not yet ready to start, although he could see minutes during the match.

Bolívar Wants to Take Advantage of Fluminense’s Urgency

While Fluminense is forced to attack, Bolívar arrives at the Maracanã in a much more comfortable position. The Bolivian side only needs a draw to secure qualification for the Round of 16.

Since the departure of Flavio Robatto, the team has been managed on an interim basis by Vladimir Soria, who has focused on building a more solid defensive structure, especially away from the altitude of La Paz.

The experience of goalkeeper Carlos Lampe will be crucial in handling the pressure in Rio de Janeiro, while the attack will once again rely on the duo of Robson Matheus and Martín Cauteruccio.

The Brazilian midfielder already starred against Fluminense in the previous meeting with two goals, while the Uruguayan striker remains the club’s main attacking reference.

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