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Flamengo Has the Advantage to Advance to the Libertadores Semifinal

Flamengo takes the field this Thursday (25) to face Estudiantes (ARG) in the return leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. Former Mengão player and nemesis of the Argentine team, Zinho, sent a message warning the Most Beloved.

— Expect a very balanced game. Much due to the pressure that will exist in the game, from the fans, the atmosphere inside the stadium, the goal that Flamengo conceded at the end of the game with the controversy of the expulsion, all of this will be brought to the field -, he said, before concluding:

— It's important that the Rubro-Negra team doesn't get into the game of provocation, because that's how the Argentine team can level the game. Technically, Flamengo is much better. I think Flamengo wins the game. Now, anything is possible -, concluded Zinho, in an interview with ‘Lance!’.

Has Zinho Faced Estudiantes Before?

Former player Zinho was trained in the youth categories of Flamengo and even faced Estudiantes in Argentina. On that occasion, the teams met in the first phase of the Supercopa Libertadores in 1991. Moreover, the midfielder scored one of the goals in Mengão's 2-0 victory.

What Is the Current Situation Between Flamengo and Estudiantes?

Flamengo defeated Estudiantes in the first leg by 2-1 last Thursday (18), with goals from Pedro and Varela. Thus, the Most Beloved can even draw and still secure a spot in the Libertadores semifinal.

When Do Flamengo and Estudiantes Face Each Other?

The match between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (25), in the return leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. Thus, the spot in the semifinals will be decided from 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, ESPN (cable channel) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Flamengo x Estudiantes game.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.