Fluminense Falls to Lanús in Copa Sudamericana Quarterfinals After Nail‑Biting Two‑Leg Tie
Fluminense lost 1‑0 to Lanús in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana quarter‑final, thanks to an 89th‑minute strike by Marcelino Moreno. A 1‑0 home win in the return match wasn’t enough, as the aggregate score ended 1‑1 and Lanús progressed. Injuries plagued the Argentine side, yet they held firm. The tie highlighted tactical shifts from both managers and the pressure of playing at the Maracanã.