La Guaira vs Fluminense

Deportivo La Guaira earned a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Fluminense in Caracas on April 7 to open Group C of the 2026 Copa Libertadores. Goalkeeper Varela was the standout performer, pulling off seven saves to frustrate the Brazilian visitors all night. Fluminense bossed possession (64%) and peppered the goal with 18 shots, but John Kennedy and Jefferson Savarino couldn't find the net. A penalty appeal was waved off after a VAR review in the 54th minute, and Martinelli's stoppage-time effort was parried away. The hosts collected four yellow cards — Diego Osio (59'), Carlos Rivero (69'), Junior Paredes (78'), and Jorge Gutiérrez (85') — walking a dangerous disciplinary line. Both sides open their Libertadores campaign with a point each. La Guaira will take enormous pride in shutting out a Brazilian powerhouse on home soil, while Fluminense coach Luis Zubeldía — who has openly targeted topping the group — will demand far more clinical finishing when the next round comes.