Castillo gets another chance at Fluminense at a time when the team needs goals

Fluminense takes the field against Santos this Sunday, at 4pm, at Maracanã, for the 31st round of the Brasileirão, with the return of the Libertadores semi-final on the horizon. Therefore, Marcão will rest practically all the starters and give center forward Rodrigo Castillo another chance.

Fluminense lineup: Marcão rests starters and evaluates changes for the Libertadores

This opportunity could also have an impact on next Wednesday's match against Palmeiras, in the continental tournament. The team will enter the field needing goals after losing the home match 2-1. The coach is considering changes.

One of them could be the use of a duo in attack to bring more danger to the trio of defenders used by Abel Ferreira's team. The Argentine center forward is one of those tipped to join the team.

In this scenario, a good performance against Santos can help convince the commander to opt for this alternative. Castillo is coming off good games, but has been used mainly as a substitute or off the bench. He has a good memory of the São Paulo team. He was the one who helped pave the way for the 3-2 comeback victory.

— It's been a long time, obviously. It was another team, another coach even. I hope to score another goal to help the team. It can give us confidence for Wednesday's match. Winning and turning the match around will be very difficult. If we win, we will go with a lot of confidence to seek the place — the attacker told Flu TV.

Continental semifinals bring good memories for the striker. It was precisely in the South American semi-final in 2025 that the player caught the attention of the continent, to the point of being scouted by River Plate and signed by Fluminense for US$10 million.

Lanús came through Universidad de Chile with a 2-2 draw in Chile and a 1-0 victory in Argentina. The team's three goals in the tie were scored by Castillo, both away and at home.

Ele voltou a se destacar na Recopa Sul-Americana, em que castigou o Flamengo também na ida e na volta, ajudando na conquista dentro do Maracanã. Libertadores 2026 gives the Argentine center forward the chance to unify the continent's cups in just over a year.

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