Santos beats Fluminense 2-1 at Maracanã
Santos won 2-1 over Fluminense at the Maracanã, keeping them safe from relegation and still in contention for a Copa Libertadores spot.
Key points
- Santos won 2-1 at the Maracanã in the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship.
- Gabigol and Philippe Coutinho scored for Santos; Rodrigo Castillo scored for Fluminense.
- Fluminense dropped to fifth place after the loss, while Cruzeiro moved ahead of them on wins.
- Santos reached 45 points, securing safety from relegation and remaining in contention for a Copa Libertadores spot.
- Fluminense coach Marcão fielded a rotated side, resting most regular starters.
Santos beat Fluminense 2–1 on Sunday afternoon, 18 October 2026, at the Maracanã in the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship.
Gabigol and Philippe Coutinho scored for Santos, while Rodrigo Castillo scored Fluminense’s goal.
With the result, Fluminense lost fourth place to Cruzeiro, who moved ahead on number of wins after beating Grêmio.
Santos reached 45 points, securing safety from relegation and remaining in contention for a Copa Libertadores spot.
Fluminense coach Marcão rested most of his regular starters, fielding a rotated side for the match.
Your questions, answered
What was the score of the Santos vs Fluminense match at the Maracanã?
Santos won 2-1, with Gabigol and Philippe Coutinho scoring for Santos and Rodrigo Castillo for Fluminense.
How did the result affect Fluminense's league standing?
Fluminense fell to fifth place, losing fourth place to Cruzeiro after the match.
Did Santos secure safety from relegation?
Yes, Santos reached 45 points, keeping them safe from relegation and still in contention for a Copa Libertadores spot.
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