Rodrigo Muniz ended a year-long goal drought as Fulham comfortably defeated AFC Wimbledon 3-0 in the Carabao Cup third round at Craven Cottage. Emile Smith Rowe opened the scoring with a header from Ryan Sessegnon's cutback, and Muniz added the second with a well-taken header from Kenny Tete's cross. Substitute Goncalo Garcia sealed the win in stoppage time, racing clear to slot past goalkeeper Nathan Bishop.

The victory marked Alvaro Arbeloa's first win as Fulham manager, with the former Real Madrid defender making 10 changes to his lineup. Despite the rotation, Fulham created numerous chances throughout the match, with young debutant Macaulay Zepa providing the assist for Garcia's goal.

"Goals are very important for strikers, we know that, and Rodrigo is working hard," Arbeloa said post-match. "We have very good strikers with him and with Gonzalo - different strikers, but we need both, and both will be very important for us."

Muniz's goal came on August 16, 2025, ending his lengthy wait. The result sets up Fulham for the third-round draw, where they will face Premier League opposition.