Author: Vishwajit Sawant
In a thrilling match against Internacional at Beira-Rio, Fluminense secured their place in the final of the Libertadores with a dramatic
Libertadores final with a dramatic 2-1 victory
thanks in no small part to the heroic performance of Germán Cano. The Argentine striker’s second goal in the match marked his 15th goal in the competition for the club, equaling the record of the legendary Fred.
Cano’s remarkable achievement was celebrated by fans and teammates alike. Fred, who previously held the record with 15 goals, needed 29 games to reach that mark in five Libertadores for Fluminense. In contrast, Cano scored the same number of goals in just two editions, netting 15 times in 15 games.
After the match, Cano expressed his gratitude, saying: “It’s inexplicable. I arrived here with the great challenge of representing one of Fluminense’s greatest idols, Fred. He welcomed me very well, and I felt his affection from the start. I dedicate this victory to him. He opened doors for me and is very important to me as a player and as a person. It’s like a family, and it’s hard to put it into words.“
Cano, a foreigner in Brazil, continued: “For me, who is far from home, this is priceless. I’m here with my family, who are my main support. Since I arrived at Fluminense, many incredible things have happened. I dedicate this victory to all our fans. We gave everything on the pitch to secure this victory. Our goal was to reach the final, and now we’re playing at home.“
Fluminense’s journey to the Libertadores final is a remarkable achievement, as the team is back in contention for the coveted title after a 15-year hiatus.