Fluminense climbs to 3rd in Brasileirão after dominant win over Coritiba

Fluminense secured a 4-0 victory against Coritiba at the Maracanã, moving into third place in the Brasileirão with 51 points. The win was highlighted by a hat-trick from Venezuelan forward Jefferson Savarino, who became the first Venezuelan player to score three goals in a single Brazilian league match.

The victory strengthens Fluminense’s position as the league's strongest home team, boasting 11 wins, three draws, and only one defeat at the Maracanã. The club now faces a critical stretch of fixtures, including a derby against Flamengo and the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinal against Palmeiras.

Regarding the Libertadores semifinals, Fluminense has already sold over 50,000 tickets for the home leg at the Maracanã. Additionally, the 4,000 tickets allocated for away fans at Nubank Parque for the second leg in São Paulo sold out within three minutes of release.