Fluminense Stage Remarkable Comeback to Eliminate Bahia in Copa do Brasil Quarterfinals

Dramatic Victory at the Maracanã

In a thrilling Copa do Brasil quarterfinal second leg, Fluminense emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over Bahia at the Maracanã on September 10, 2025.

The match was particularly tense as Bahia entered the fixture with a 1-0 advantage from the first leg, setting up a decisive encounter at the iconic stadium.

Match Highlights and Key Moments

The breakthrough came in the 55th minute when Agustín Canobbio converted from the penalty spot, leveling the aggregate score. The drama continued until the 84th minute when Thiago Silva netted what proved to be the decisive goal.

The statistics highlighted Fluminense’s dominance, with the home side controlling 63% of possession and recording 10 shot attempts compared to Bahia’s 2. The match saw disciplinary action with 2 yellow cards for Fluminense and 5 for Bahia.

Season Context and Implications

The result comes as a significant blow to Bahia, who under Rogério Ceni’s leadership have been performing strongly in Serie A, currently holding fourth place. Fluminense, positioned ninth in the league, entered this match seeking to overcome their recent form struggles, having failed to win in their previous three matches.

Historical Context

The rivalry between these teams has been closely contested historically, with Fluminense holding 11 victories to Bahia’s 8, alongside 8 draws from their 27 previous encounters.

Looking Ahead

Bahia will now focus on maintaining their strong position in Serie A, where they currently sit fourth with 36 points from 20 matches. However, with only a single-point cushion over their nearest challengers, the battle for the top-four spot promises to be intense.