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Fluminense Eliminated by Lanús at Maracanã as Renato Gaúcho Resigns

The club appointed Marcão interim after a disputed clash between visiting Lanús fans and Rio police delayed the second half.

Overview

  • The quarterfinal second leg ended 1–1 after goals from Agustín Canobbio for Fluminense and Aquino for Lanús, sending the Argentines through 2–1 on aggregate.
  • Renato Gaúcho announced his departure in the post-match press conference; Fluminense confirmed his exit along with assistants Alexandre Mendes and Marcelo Salles and named Marcão interim.
  • The restart was delayed following a confrontation in the visiting sector, with circulating images showing police using batons and gas and reports of injured supporters, while police and fans offer conflicting accounts of how it began.
  • An announced crowd of about 44,000 booed the coach at full time, and captain Thiago Silva publicly urged unity, saying the team loses together.
  • With the Sudamericana run over, Fluminense turns attention to the Brasileirão and the Copa do Brasil, where the club remains alive in the semifinals.