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24 Set 2025 | 09:33 |
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Flamengo arrives in La Plata with a narrow advantage to decide a place in the Copa Libertadores semifinals against Estudiantes. Despite the triumph at Maracanã, former coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo believes that Rubro-Negro will face great difficulties in this Thursday's (25) clash .
Vanderlei Luxemburgo on Estudiantes vs Flamengo: "I think it will go to penalties"
"I think Flamengo will have a much tougher time, because they'll face an environment unlike São Paulo's . They'll have a completely hostile environment. I think it'll go to penalties," Luxemburgo said on the Galvão e Amigos program.
With a 2-1 victory in the first leg, Filipe Luís's team only needs a draw to qualify . If they concede a goal and fail to score, the match will go to penalties. A two-goal defeat will eliminate Flamengo .
In the first leg, Pedro and Varela scored the winning goals for the red-and-black team in the first half. Despite the result, the club challenged the refereeing, particularly after Gonzalo Plata's red card was sent off . Days later, CONMEBOL overturned the red card and cleared the Ecuadorian for the second leg.
The clash between Flamengo x Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (25), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Ciudad de La Plata Stadium . The match will be broadcast by ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) and will not be shown on open TV.
Mengão takes to the field this Thursday (25) and Filipe Luís leads the activity where he defines the starting 11 against the Argentines in the competition
24 Set 2025 | 08:36 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (25), when they face Estudiantes, in Argentina, for the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . One day before the match, coach Filipe Luís leads the team's last training session, scheduled for this Wednesday (24), at 3:30 pm (Brasília time), at CT do Defensa y Justicia.
The training session will be crucial in determining the lineup. Flamengo is expected to field : Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro (Ayrton Lucas); Jorginho (De La Cruz), Saúl, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino, and Pedro. Despite this, Filipe Luís may still make last-minute changes based on the players' performance in training.
Rubro-Negro has two issues ahead of the decisive match. Erick Pulgar is still recovering from a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot , while Michael is also out for treatment in his left ankle.
The match between Flamengo and Estudiantes will be this Thursday (25), at the Ciudad de La Plata Stadium, in Argentina, and will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) , at 9:30 pm (Brasília time).
Flamengo holds the advantage over Argentina after winning the first leg 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 a goal difference of two or more.
The midfielder has not played since the 8-0 thrashing of Vitória in the Brasileirão, but he was included in the squad to face the team from La Plata.
24 Set 2025 | 08:27 |
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Flamengo will have an important reinforcement in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. Recovered from injury, midfielder Jorginho should be available for the match against Estudiantes, this Thursday (25), in Argentina.
Jorginho on Estudiantes vs Flamengo: "I personally have high expectations of being able to return to the field"
"We know the importance of the game, and I'm personally looking forward to getting back on the field. It's been a long time away, and I'm not used to it, so I'm really eager to play . I want to help my teammates and Flamengo . We're very confident about this big challenge, which will be very difficult away from home," said the number 21.
The player emphasized the team's preparation and stressed the need to impose the red-and-black style of play, even on opponent's territory: " We're confident in what we've done in training and in what our team has been showing . We have to believe, regardless of the game's location, and impose our football to come away with the victory. Of course, the goal is to go and win," he added.
Jorginho 's return is being seen as a significant reinforcement by the coaching staff and fans, as the midfielder has established himself as a key player in Filipe Luís's system. The coach will decide whether the player will start the match during training on Wednesday.
Flamengo arrives for the duel with the advantage of a draw, after beating Estudiantes 2-1 at Maracanã. Just like the Argentine rival, who rested starters in the Argentine Championship, Rubro-Negro 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 came on in the second half.
Mengão drew in the last championship match against Vasco and analyst says it is necessary to lose as few points as possible
24 Set 2025 | 08:17 |
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The race for the Brasileirão title remains fierce, and Flamengo still holds the lead. However, recent stumbles against Grêmio and Vasco have narrowed their lead , allowing Cruzeiro and Palmeiras to close in on them . Amidst this tough streak, journalist Carlos Mansur analyzed the Rubro-Negro's next steps to remain the top favorite for the trophy.
Mansur on the Brasileirão: "If they can keep up with their two rivals, Flamengo will remain very strong for the title"
According to the commentator, the key for Flamengo is to minimize point losses: “ If Flamengo can drop as few points as possible and not let anyone get lost, they will remain a strong contender for the Brasileirão title,” he assessed.
In addition to the marathon of games in the Brazilian Championship, the club also divides its attention with the Copa Libertadores. Mansur recalled that the decision against Estudiantes, next Thursday (25), in La Plata, could directly influence the team's performance against Corinthians, on Sunday (28), in the Brasileirão. "It's important to remember that the game against Corinthians takes place three days after the decisive match in Argentina . This is already the first problem on the journey," he highlighted.
Mansur considered that if Flamengo can keep pace with its rivals, it will further strengthen its title fight. However, he warned of the risk of a drop in performance in the opposite scenario: "If it can keep up with both rivals, Flamengo remains very strong for the title. But there's also a chance it could derail and have to chase a disadvantage," he added.
Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 51 points. Cruzeiro is third with 50 points, but has played one more game. Palmeiras has 49 points, having played two games less than Cruzeiro and one less than the leader .
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