Coluna do Fla
·25. September 2025
Ex-Brazil star predicts Flamengo’s Libertadores exit

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·25. September 2025
Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (25) to face Estudiantes (ARG), for the return of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. Despite the advantage that Mengão 'built' in the first leg, former defender Edu Dracena stated that Filipe Luís's team will be eliminated.
During his participation in the 'Jogo Aberto' program, the former Brazilian national team defender and Santos idol believes that Estudiantes will beat Flamengo 2-1, this Thursday (25). Thus, the Argentine team will prevail in penalties and secure a spot in the semifinals.
Flamengo won the first leg against Estudiantes 2-1 last Thursday (18), with goals from Pedro and Varela. Therefore, the Most Beloved can draw to qualify. However, if the Argentine team triumphs by a goal difference, the spot in the semifinal will be decided on penalties.
It's worth noting that Flamengo already knows the opponent they could face in the semifinal of the Libertadores: Racing (ARG). The Avellaneda team eliminated Vélez Sarsfield (ARG) 2-0 on aggregate, and now awaits the outcome of the match between Mengão and Estudiantes.
The match between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (25), for the return of the Libertadores quarterfinals. Thus, the spot in the semifinals will be decided starting at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium.
As tradition dictates, the Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website and social networks. However, ESPN (cable channel) and Disney+ (streaming) broadcast the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes.
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