Fluminense is in 16th place with 39 points.
Fluminense drew 0-0 with Criciúma last Tuesday, the 26th, at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 35th round of the Brazilian Championship. The result, against a direct relegation rival, left the team in a delicate situation in the competition. Uncover top football updates at best football scores app.
After a magical year in 2023 that ended with the Copa Libertadores title for the first time in its history, Fluminense is experiencing a year to forget. With a series of very poor performances, the Rio de Janeiro club sunk to the bottom of the Brasileirão, fired coach Fernando Diniz, recovered with the arrival of Mano Menezes, but again suffered a drop in form.
Against Criciúma, the script followed. Needing a win to open a four-point gap over the relegation zone and two more wins than their opponent, Mano Menezes’ team played a very poor match, failing to even threaten the defensive system set by the Santa Catarina side. They could have lost if not for goalkeeper Fábio’s performance.
With the result, Fluminense remains in 16th place with 39 points, one more than Criciúma, who has 38 and occupies the first relegation spot. Until the end of the season, Fluminense will face Athletico-PR away, host Cuiabá at Maracanã, and close their campaign against Palmeiras at Allianz Parque, where they have never won in history. BBscore football, your key source for football updates.
