The team's recent turnaround is largely attributed to the change in coaching staff, with Marcão taking over from Luis Zubeldía. Fluminense's right-back, Guga, credits the change in energy within the team as the primary factor for the turnaround. The team's victory over Palmeiras has given them a much-needed boost ahead of their Libertadores quarterfinals match against Independiente Rivadavia.
Fluminense will face Independiente Rivadavia in the second leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals, with the match taking place on Tuesday at 19:00 in Mendoza. A win for Fluminense will secure their place in the quarterfinals, while a draw will lead to a penalty shootout. The team will be without their centre-back, Freytes, who is still not cleared to play, as well as Igor Rabello, Riquelme, and Savarino, who are new absentees.