Overview
- Fluminense held Mamelodi Sundowns to a 0-0 draw at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens to secure second place in Group F behind Borussia Dortmund.
- Their draw ensured Fluminense joined Palmeiras, Flamengo and Botafogo as the four Brazilian clubs advancing to the expanded tournament’s round of 16.
- Mamelodi Sundowns dominated possession with 68% in the first half but failed to convert any of their three shots on target.
- Veteran goalkeeper Fábio made three crucial saves to preserve Fluminense’s clean sheet and clinch qualification.
- Fluminense finished the group stage with five points, edging Sundowns by one point while Dortmund topped the group with seven.