Conmebol reveals new VAR rule for Libertadores, Flamengo v Estudiantes Thursday | OneFootball

Flamengo seeks to gain an advantage in the Libertadores quarterfinals against Estudiantes, at Maracanã

Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) new changes for the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. Therefore, from this stage, the main referee will announce the decision immediately to everyone present in the stadium.

It's worth noting that such a measure has already been adopted in a game overseen by Conmebol. In the 2024 Recopa season, the entity also used the 'transparency' rule. Now, from the quarterfinals of the Libertadores, the criterion will be back in action.

When is Flamengo's first game against Estudiantes?

The first match between Flamengo and Estudiantes, thus, takes place this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. The clash is scheduled for 9:30 pm (Brasília time), with Coluna do Fla bringing the main news of the Rubro-Negro.

Will Maracanã be packed for Flamengo x Estudiantes?

Yes! Maracanã will be packed for another Flamengo game in the Libertadores. Just over 55,000 tickets have already been sold in advance and, thus, tickets are only left for the South Sector of the 'Sacred Temple'.

And the return match?

The second match between Flamengo and Estudiantes, therefore, will take place on September 25, in La Plata, Argentina. The match is also scheduled for 9:30 pm (Brasília time), with broadcast by ESPN, on cable, and Disney+, on streaming.

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