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LIVE: Fluminense vs. Platense in Copa Libertadores on beIN SPORTS
The Maracanã hosts the opening chapter of a high-stakes quarterfinal as Fluminense and Platense battle for a place among South America’s final four.
Fluminense and Platense meet on Tuesday, September 8 at 5:50 p.m. ET at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of their Copa Libertadores quarterfinal. The Brazilian side will look to make home-field advantage count, while Platense face one of the biggest international nights in club history.
Both teams had to survive dramatic Round of 16 ties to get here. Fluminense needed a penalty shootout to eliminate Independiente Rivadavia, while Platense also advanced from the spot after a tense battle with Coquimbo Unido in Chile.
Fluminense enter the first leg as favorites, particularly with the Maracanã behind them and after a strong run of domestic results. Platense, however, have already shown during this Libertadores campaign that they are capable of handling difficult nights away from home.
How Fluminense Enter the Match
Fluminense head into the quarterfinal in good form. Marcao de Oliveira’s side sit fourth in the Brasileirao with 45 points from 26 matches and boosted their confidence with a 1-0 derby victory over Vasco da Gama in their latest outing.
Their Libertadores journey has been considerably more dramatic. After finishing second in their group, Fluminense battled through a tense Round of 16 matchup against Independiente Rivadavia, eventually booking their place in the last eight on penalties.
The Flu have lost just once in their last five matches across all competitions and will now look to build an advantage at home before heading to Argentina for the decisive second leg.
How Platense Enter the Match
For Platense, reaching the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals represents a historic achievement. Martín Palermo’s side finished second in their group before eliminating Coquimbo Unido in a dramatic penalty shootout in Chile.
Their domestic form has been less convincing. Platense currently sit 12th in their Torneo Clausura group and enter the game after a 1-1 draw against Deportivo Riestra.
Still, the Argentine side have already proved they can handle difficult situations away from home in this competition. Their priority at the Maracanã will be to keep the tie alive and take a manageable result back to Argentina for the second leg.
How And Where To Watch Fluminense vs. Platense
The first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinal between Fluminense and Platense will kick off on Tuesday, September 8 at 5:50 p.m. ET at the Maracanã Stadium.
Fans in the United States can watch Fluminense vs. Platense LIVE on beIN SPORTS as both teams take the first step toward a place in the Copa Libertadores semifinals.
Final Verdict
Fluminense enter the first leg as favorites. Home-field advantage, stronger recent domestic form and greater experience on the continental stage give the Brazilian side the edge heading into Tuesday night.
Platense, however, have little reason to be intimidated. The Argentine club have built their Libertadores run by surviving high-pressure situations and know that keeping the tie within reach before the return leg could completely change the complexion of the quarterfinal.
Expect Fluminense to take the initiative at the Maracanã, while Platense will need to stay compact, remain patient and make the most of any opportunities on the counterattack.
Match Information
Match: Fluminense vs. Platense
Competition: Copa Libertadores – Quarterfinal, First Leg
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Kickoff: 5:50 p.m. ET
Stadium: Maracanã
City: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
U.S. TV: beIN SPORTS
