Fluminense announced, this Thursday (13), the dismissal of coach Luis Zubeldía. The decision was taken two days after the 0-0 draw with Independiente Rivadavia, at Maracanã, in the first game of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores.
Fluminense fires Zubeldía after eight games without a win
Fluminense announced, this Thursday (13), the dismissal of coach Luis Zubeldía. The decision was taken two days after the 0-0 draw with Independiente Rivadavia, at Maracanã, in the first game of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores....
The Argentine was already under pressure due to the results and performance of the team, which had also been eliminated by Vasco in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil and tied 1-1 with Botafogo in the Brazilian Championship before the clash in the Libertadores. Against Independiente Rivadavia, Fluminense once again had difficulties transforming...
- Against Independiente Rivadavia, Fluminense once again had difficulties transforming possession into clear chances and left Maracanã under pressure from the fans.
- The goalless draw forces Tricolor to seek classification in the second leg, in Mendoza, Argentina.
- The recent performance also weighed on the internal assessment.
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The change in command comes during a run of eight matches without a win. The Argentine was already under pressure due to the results and performance of the team, which had also been eliminated by Vasco in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil and tied 1-1 with Botafogo in the Brazilian Championship before the clash in the Libertadores.
Against Independiente Rivadavia, Fluminense once again had difficulties transforming possession into clear chances and left Maracanã under pressure from the fans. The goalless draw forces Tricolor to seek classification in the second leg, in Mendoza, Argentina.
The recent performance also weighed on the internal assessment. Fluminense had started the Brazilian Championship well and got close to the top positions, but lost strength in the following rounds. According to ge, the drop in performance over the last few months has increased the pressure on the coach's work.
Zubeldía arrived at the club on September 25, 2025, after the departure of Renato Gaúcho. At the time, he signed a contract valid until the end of 2026. The Argentine had a positive start to his work and managed a sequence of 16 consecutive victories for Fluminense as home team, equaling a historic record for the club.
In the final stretch of 2025, the coach led Fluminense to qualify directly for the group stage of the Libertadores. Tricolor ended that Brazilian Championship in fifth place, with 64 points, according to the official CBF table.
Along with Zubeldía, assistants Maxi Cuberas, Carlos Gruezo and Alejandro Escobar, as well as physical trainer Lucas Vivas, leave Fluminense. The club thanked the professionals for the work done and wished them success in continuing their careers.
Marcão, Fluminense's permanent technical assistant, takes over the team on an interim basis. He will be ahead of the team next Saturday (15), against Palmeiras, at Maracanã, for the Brazilian Championship. The board has not yet announced who Zubeldía's permanent replacement will be.
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