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No one at Flamengo won more duels than Plata in the second half of 2025

Gonzalo Plata became a potential absence for Flamengo for the return match against Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG). This happened because Conmebol recognized the error and removed the second yellow card from the forward, who is the leader in duels won for the Rubro-Negro.

According to the website 'Sofascore', Plata has 72 duels won for Flamengo in the second half of 2025. Therefore, the absence of the Ecuadorian in the duel in Argentina would be very costly for Flamengo.

What are Plata's numbers?

Also according to 'Sofascore', any possession contest between two players on the field is considered a duel. Therefore, the statistic highlights the physical strength of Plata and his importance for Flamengo's ball possession.

Was Plata sent off against Estudiantes?

Despite receiving a kick, Plata saw referee Andrés Rojas raise the second yellow card. Outraged, the Ecuadorian left the field and protested against the Libertadores. However, Conmebol removed the punishment.

When will the return match of Flamengo vs. Estudiantes be?

With the 2-1 result achieved at Maracanã last Thursday (17th), Flamengo goes to Argentina with the right to draw by any result to secure a spot in the semifinals.

However, if they lose by one goal difference, the Rubro-Negro will decide the spot in a penalty shootout. The return match takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) next Thursday (25th), in La Plata.

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