Overview

• Samuel Xavier, Serna and Keno scored at the Maracanã in the 27th round as Fluminense controlled the match from start to finish.
• The victory moved Fluminense to 38 points in seventh place, two behind Bahia’s G6 cutoff, while Atlético-MG stayed on 29 points in 15th.
• Starting for the rested Germán Cano, John Kennedy drove the attack and was involved in the build-up to the first two goals.
• Thiago Silva marked his 200th Fluminense appearance and said he would welcome a 2026 World Cup call-up.
• Luis Zubeldía praised a “complete” display and attacking depth as Jorge Sampaoli admitted surprise and worry over Atlético’s disorganization and continued scoring woes among its forwards.