Fluminense RJ earned a hard-fought 2-1 home victory over Sport Club do Recife in the Brazilian Serie A on May 4, 2025. The three points at the Maracanã Stadium were crucial for Fluminense's aspirations in the league table. Fluminense started strongly and took a deserved lead midway through the first half with a well-worked team goal. Sport Recife, resilient as ever, fought back and equalized early in the second half from a set-piece, setting up a nervy finale. The winning goal for Fluminense came from a moment of individual quality, a powerful long-range strike that found the top corner, ultimately deciding the match. Sport Recife pushed for a second equalizer but could not break through again. The match result allowed Fluminense to climb into the top half of the standings, while Recife's fight against relegation continued despite a spirited performance.