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Flamengo experienced a night of strong emotions this Thursday (25) when they qualified for the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores. After losing 1-0 to Estudiantes in regular time and seeing the aggregate score remain at 2-2 , Rubro-Negro won 4-2 on penalties and secured a place to face Racing in the next phase.

Despite being eliminated in regulation time, Flamengo had the majority of possession and dominated the opponent's half for much of the match, but struggled to break through Argentina's defensive block. Estudiantes relied on intense marking , strategic fouls, and quick transitions to create danger.

ANALYSIS BY COACH FILIPE LUÍS

After the game, coach Filipe Luís acknowledged that the performance didn't live up to expectations: " It wasn't the Flamengo you're used to seeing. Much to Estudiantes' credit , as they knew how to make things difficult. But we had control, possession, and reached the opponent's box. All that was missing was the final pass, the shot, or the decisive dribble," the coach declared in a press conference.

ROAD TO THE FINAL

With their qualification, Flamengo will face Racing in the semifinals. On the other side of the bracket, Palmeiras and LDU are vying for the other spot in the final . If they advance, Flamengo could face a repeat of the 2021 final against the São Paulo team or face an unprecedented clash against the Ecuadorians, aiming to become the first Brazilian club to win the Libertadores four times.

SEMI-FINALS AND SINGLE FINAL DATES

The first legs of the semifinals are scheduled for the week of October 22 , while the second legs will take place in the week of October 29. The single final is scheduled for November 29, at the Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru — the same one where Flamengo won the 2019 Copa Libertadores with the historic comeback against River Plate.

Flamengo confirmed, this Thursday (25), its qualification for the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores by beating Estudiantes in the quarterfinals. The opponent in the next phase will be Racing, who eliminated Vélez Sarsfield. Conmebol has not yet officially released the match times , but has already defined the weeks for the decisive duels.

According to the organization, the first leg of the semifinals will take place during the week of October 22, while the second leg is scheduled for the week of October 29. The full schedule, including dates and times, will be confirmed in the coming days.

FLAMENGO STARTS DISPUTE AT MARACANÃ

Rubro-Negro will play the first match at home, at Maracanã , and will decide the classification away, at El Cilindro stadium, in Argentina. This scenario repeats the round of 16 against Internacional and the quarterfinals against Estudiantes , when the club advanced after decisive away matches.

SEMIFINAL MATCHES DEFINED

The other semifinal bracket will feature Palmeiras and LDU. If they advance, Flamengo could face the winner of this match in the continental final. There's a possibility of a Brazilian derby for an unprecedented fourth national championship, or a first-ever clash against the Ecuadorians.

The Copa Libertadores final is scheduled for November 29th at the Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru. The stadium is special for the red-and-blacks, as it was there that the club won the 2019 title with a historic comeback victory over River Plate.

Flamengo is in the semifinals of the CONMEBOL Libertadores . In a tight match in Argentina, the Red-Blacks drew with Estudiantes on aggregate and won on penalties , with goalkeeper Rossi standing out, saving Ascacíbar's shot and sealing qualification.

The penalty shootout was evenly matched. Léo Pereira, Carrascal, Luiz Araújo, and Jorginho converted their penalties for Flamengo , while Cetré and José Sosa scored for the Argentines. Benedetti was saved by Rossi, and Ascacíbar had his penalty saved by the Flamengo goalkeeper, who established himself as the hero of the night.

THE MATCH WAS BALANCED

Throughout the 90 minutes, Estudiantes pressured Flamengo 's attacking play, created chances, and even scored, but the goal was disallowed by VAR. The Rio de Janeiro team responded late in the first half, when Saúl hit the post and forced Muslera to work on other shots . In the second half, Flamengo controlled possession more but also suffered dangerous counterattacks.

FLAMENGO WILL NOW FACE RACING

With qualification secured, Flamengo will face Racing from Argentina in the Libertadores semifinals. On the other side of the bracket, Palmeiras awaits the winner of the match between São Paulo and LDU. Flamengo arrives in high spirits and is confident in its squad's performance and Rossi's reliability in goal to continue advancing in the continental tournament.

NEXT APPOINTMENT

Flamengo's next match will be against Corinthians at Neo Quimica Arena. The match will be part of the Brazilian Championship, in the 24th round of the national tournament, and the Rio de Janeiro club needs a win to maintain its lead.