Estudiantes vs Flamengo - where to watch, probable lineup and time

After beating Sancor Maringá 3-0 in the debut of the 2025/26 Brazil Cup, Sesc RJ Flamengo returns to the court this Wednesday (09/24), at 6:30 pm, to face Londrina Vôlei , at Ginásio Moringão, in Paraná. The match will be broadcast live on CazéTV, with images and coverage in real time.

Under assistant coach Helio Griner, the red-and-black team is looking to maintain its momentum after its opening victory. Bernardinho missed the trip to Paraná due to the death of his mother, and Simone Lee remains out with a foot injury, but the team showed collective strength, with Juju, Tainara, and Helena as its offensive standouts.

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JUJU WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE LAST MATCH

Middle blocker Juju was the star of the match, scoring 15 points. Opposite Tainara contributed 14 points, and outside hitter Helena had 13. " I'm really happy, first of all with the result. I really enjoy being able to help the team in the best way possible ," she said before concluding.

" We knew the importance of this game, as we are a renewed group. We came to this championship with the goal of participating in everything, of fitting the group in more and more. We will work hard to seek our growth every day ," said Juju after the match.

Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (25) to face Estudiantes , in Argentina, for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. One day before the match, coach Filipe Luís will lead the squad's last training session at CT do Defensa y Justicia, at 3:30 pm (Brasília time). The activity will be decisive in defining the starting team that will enter the field.

The tendency is for Flamengo to be lined up with: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro (Ayrton Lucas); Jorginho (De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro . However, Filipe Luís may make last-minute changes depending on the players' performance in training this Wednesday (24).

For the match, Rubro-Negro will be without two players. Erick Pulgar is still recovering from a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot . Michael is also recovering from pain in his left ankle and will also miss the match.

FLAMENGO X ESTUDIANTES BROADCAST

The duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes will be played this Thursday (25), at the Ciudad de La Plata Stadium, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The match will be broadcast live on ESPN, on subscription TV, and on the Disney+ streaming service.

FLAMENGO ARRIVES WITH AN ADVANTAGE

Flamengo holds the advantage for this match after beating Estudiantes 2-1 at Maracanã, with goals from Pedro and Varela. A draw would guarantee the Rio de Janeiro team a spot in the 2025 Copa Libertadores semifinals . If Estudiantes wins by one goal, the match will go to penalties. Estudiantes will be eliminated if they lose by two or more goals.

Flamengo faces one of the most important matches of the season this Thursday to keep its dream of a fourth Copa Libertadores title alive. The team travels to La Plata, Argentina, to face Estudiantes in the second leg of the continental tournament's quarterfinals . After winning 2-1 at Maracanã, the Rubro-Negro has the advantage of playing for a draw to advance to the semifinals.

One of the most talked-about signings of the last transfer window, Saúl Ñíguez is in excellent form for Flamengo . The Spaniard took over the starting midfield spot following Erick Pulgar's injury , overcoming competition from Allan, De la Cruz, and Everton Araújo. He's expected to remain in the starting eleven for the match against Estudiantes.

DETAILS ARE DECISIVE

In an interview with Flamengo TV , Saúl stressed that the team needs to enter the field with maturity and full attention to avoid being surprised by their Argentine rivals. " We have to be a mature team, but above all, be ourselves. We can't be distracted by the environment or the type of game Estudiantes can play ," said the midfielder.

" We'll try to win the match with our weapons. In the Libertadores, as in the Champions League and in any knockout competition, every detail is very important. We have to be very focused so that this doesn't affect us, " said Saúl.

FLAMENGO PRESERVES HEADQUARTERS

Just as Estudiantes rested athletes in the Argentine Championship, Flamengo also preserved important pieces in the classic against Vasco, last Sunday (21) . Pedro, Arrascaeta, Léo Pereira and Samuel Lino started on the bench and only entered in the second half, reinforcing the strategy of arriving with maximum strength to the decisive duel.