Gremio came from behind to beat Fluminense 2-1 in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16, in a match filled with stunning goals, brilliant saves, and emotional reunions. With this win, they head into the second leg with an away advantage against the reigning champions.

In the first half, the home side focused on defending their goal with precise counterattacks, a strategy that constantly troubled the defense led by Thiago Silva. Despite their efforts, the score remained 0-0 in the first 45 minutes.

In the second half, Fluminense managed to break through Marchesín's goal with a spectacular strike from Vinícius Moreira, who scored a bicycle kick that gave the reigning champions hope. However, the home side continued to push forward and were eventually rewarded.

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In the 74th minute, Reinaldo capitalized on a penalty to score the equalizer, and Gremio used that momentum to secure the victory with a free-kick goal by Reinaldo da Silva in the 77th minute. This play left the reigning Libertadores champions reeling and gives Gremio the advantage going into the second leg at Fluminense’s home.

Additionally, during the match, Thiago Silva reunited with his former coach, with whom he shared the 2007 and 2008 seasons at Fluminense, where they nearly won the Libertadores together. The pair shared an emotional embrace.