Flamengo eye seventh Libertadores semi-final in their history | OneFootball

Flamengo tries to reach the Libertadores semifinals in 2025

Flamengo is competing in the Copa Libertadores da América for the 21st time. In six of those editions, Mengão reached at least the semifinals. Therefore, Rubro-Negro is aiming for this achievement once again this Thursday (25th), when they face Estudiantes (ARG), starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

IN WHICH YEARS DID FLAMENGO REACH THE LIBERTADORES SEMIFINALS?

Right in Flamengo’s first participation in the Libertadores, the Most Beloved made it through the semifinals and claimed the title. In the past, the previous year’s winner would enter the final stage of the next tournament. Thus, in 1982, Mengo started in the semifinal round-robin, but was knocked out by Peñarol (URU).

In 1984, Flamengo participated in the initial stages, but was eliminated in the semifinal round-robin due to goal difference. In the ‘modern era’ of the Libertadores, with a different format, the Most Beloved has finished among the top four on three occasions.

HOW HAS FLAMENGO PERFORMED IN THE ‘MODERN ERA’ OF THE LIBERTADORES?

With the current format, Flamengo has reached the semifinals three times. In the first of these, in 2019, they knocked out Grêmio in the penultimate round, then faced River Plate (ARG) in the final and took home the trophy. In 2021, the Most Beloved finished in second place.

Then in 2022, Flamengo beat Vélez Sarsfield (ARG) 6-1 on aggregate in the semifinals. In the all-Brazilian final, Mengão overcame Athletico-PR, securing their third Copa Libertadores da América title. Now, the Most Beloved is trying to reach the top four once again.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO REACH THE SEMIFINALS?

With the 2-1 victory at Maracanã, Flamengo can even draw with Estudiantes and still secure a spot in the Copa Libertadores semifinals. Therefore, the match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at La Plata. ESPN (cable) and Disney Plus (streaming) will broadcast the match.

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