Fluminense Holds 2-0 Edge Over Platense After Maracanã Win

Overview

• Fluminense beat Platense 2-0 at the Maracanã on Tuesday with first-half goals by Nonato and Hulk built from Paulo Henrique Ganso’s playmaking.
• Germán Cano left in stoppage time with a muscle complaint and will have scans to determine his availability for the return leg.
• Veteran Thiago Silva said he played through knee pain using anti-inflammatories and the club will monitor his condition ahead of the short turnaround.
• Hulk confirmed he will be rested for the club’s league trip to face Atlético-MG on Saturday as coach Marcão prioritizes recovery and rotation for the Libertadores rematch.
• Marcão warned the tie is not decided after second-half lapses and must correct those issues before the Sept. 15 game in Ciudad de Vicente López where Platense’s home intensity and the tight schedule raise risk of surprises.