Flamengo seeks Libertadores final spot against Estudiantes at Maracana
Flamengo hosts Estudiantes in the Copa Libertadores semifinal second leg after a 0-0 first leg in La Plata.
KEY POINTS
- Flamengo hosts Estudiantes in the Copa Libertadores semifinal second leg on October 22, 2026.
- The first leg in La Plata ended 0-0, so the tie remains open.
- Brazilian clubs have held the Libertadores title since 2019.
- Flamengo beat Bahia 3-0 away in the Brazilian league on Sunday.
- The final will be played on November 28 at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo.
Flamengo will host Estudiantes de La Plata on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals. The Brazilian side aims to defend its title and keep Brazilian clubs' dominance of the competition alive since 2019.
The teams drew 0-0 in the first leg in La Plata, leaving the tie open. A win sends Flamengo to the final, while another draw would take the decision to penalties.
“Coaches do not train efficiency, but how to generate scoring situations.”
Estudiantes will have defender Marcos Rojo available after last-minute clearance. Flamengo coach Leonardo Jardim said his team failed to create scoring chances due to its own mistakes and the opponent's strong defense.
Flamengo comes into the match after a 3-0 away win over Bahia in the Brazilian league, keeping the league lead by one point over Palmeiras with seven rounds remaining. Midfielder Jorginho returns from suspension, while Giorgian de Arrascaeta is back in training after a fracture.
Palmeiras and Fluminense decide their own semifinal series on Wednesday in Sao Paulo after Palmeiras won the first leg 2-1 in Rio. Flamengo and Palmeiras met in last year's final in Lima, which Flamengo won 1-0.
The Libertadores final is scheduled for November 28 at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo.
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