Fluminense Under-20 wins Taça Guanabara under coach Fred

Fluminense's Under-20 team has won the Taça Guanabara title under the leadership of Fred, marking the first trophy for the former striker in his coaching career. The team secured the championship with an undefeated campaign, culminating in a 4-1 victory over Portuguesa at the Estádio Marcelo Vieira in Xerém.

Despite missing key players such as Gustavo Félix, Ruan Sales, Wesley Natã, and Keven Samuel, the squad maintained a strong performance. Paulinho was a standout player in the final match, scoring two goals. Throughout the competition, Fluminense scored in all 11 matches played and entered the final stretch with a streak of four consecutive games without conceding a goal.

With this victory, Fluminense advances to the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Carioca with the best overall campaign, granting them home-field advantage and the benefit of a draw in the next stage.