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Felipe Melo advances to the last 16 of the Copa Libertadores with Fluminense

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In a thrilling day of Copa Libertadores action, Felipe Melo's Fluminense, represented by Promoesport, secured their place in the last 16 with a win over Paraguay's Cerro Porteño. The Brazilian team showed their superiority at the Maracana stadium, winning the match with a score of 2-1 in front of more than 42 thousand spectators.

With this victory, Fluminense has 11 points and is the leader of Group A, guaranteeing its passage to the next phase of the tournament. The coach expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance and stressed the importance of staying focused in the upcoming challenges.

Defender Felipe Melo has played four games in the continental tournament. Melo averages 63 passes per game, of which 50.5 are completed, 34.5 in his own half and 16 in the opposition half.

Fluminense thus joins the other Brazilian teams that have qualified for the round of 16, reinforcing the presence of Brazilian football in the continental competition. On the last matchday, the ‘tricolor’ team will close at home to Alianza Lima on 30 May