O Fluminense de 2023 foi campeão da Copa Libertadores ao vencer o Boca Juniors por 2 a 1 na prorrogação, no Maracanã, sob o comando de Fernando Diniz.
Fluminense 2023
Fluminense 2023, under the command of Fernando Diniz, won the first Copa Libertadores in the club's history. In the season, they also won the Carioca Championship and were runners-up in the FIFA Club World Cup.
History
Founded on July 21, 2023? No: Fluminense Football Club was founded on July 21, 1902 and is one of the most traditional clubs in Brazilian football. Until 2023, the Copa Libertadores was the major title missing from the club's gallery. Under the command of Fernando Diniz, the 2023 team became known for its style of ball possession and constant movement. The squad had names like Germán Cano, Jhon Arias, Keno, André, Felipe Melo, goalkeeper Fábio and, from September onwards, left-back Marcelo. In the final phase of the Copa Libertadores, Fluminense eliminated Internacional in the semifinal. The decision was played on November 4, 2023, at the Maracanã, against Boca Juniors, and ended with a victory of 2-1 in extra time, with goals from Germán Cano and John Kennedy. In December 2023, Fluminense played the FIFA Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia. They beat Al Ahly in the semifinal and were defeated by Manchester City 4-0 in the final.