According to Globo Esporte Futebol, Fluminense secured their spot in the semifinal after a 2-1 loss to Platense in the second leg. The team's coach, Marcão, praised the team's resilience and determination, saying that they were able to overcome the pressure and score a crucial goal in the second half.
The semifinal opponent will be either LDU or Palmeiras, with Palmeiras having the advantage of having won the first leg 1-0. Marcão expressed his confidence in the team's ability to perform well in the semifinal, regardless of who their opponent will be. He also acknowledged the importance of finding a balance between playing at home and away, saying that the team needs to work on achieving this balance in order to produce good results.
Fluminense's next game will be against Corinthians in the Brasileirão on September 18, after which they will have a break of almost 20 days due to the Data Fifa schedule. The team's performance in the Libertadores has been impressive, and they will be looking to carry this momentum into their next game.