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Marcos Rojo is a familiar name to Flamengo fans

Flamengo and Estudiantes (ARG) are getting ready to face off in the Libertadores semifinal. Looking to secure a place in the final, the Argentine side is trying to strengthen the squad and is therefore targeting the signing of defender Marcos Rojo, runner-up with Argentina at the 2014 World Cup.

According to ‘ESPN Argentina’, Estudiantes is negotiating the amount of financial compensation to pay Racing (ARG) in order to terminate Marcos Rojo’s contract. The defender’s deal with the Avellaneda club runs until December 2026.

Marcos Rojo has already worn the Estudiantes shirt

It is worth noting that Marcos Rojo came through Estudiantes’ youth academy. In addition, the defender played for the club’s first team for two years, between 2009 and 2011. During that time, the Argentine made 54 appearances, scoring four goals and providing two assists.

Flamengo fans have good memories of Marcos Rojo

If he is signed by Estudiantes, it will not be the first time Marcos Rojo has faced Flamengo in a Libertadores semifinal. That is because, in 2025, the Racing defender started both matches against the Rubro-Negro.

In the first leg, played at the Maracanã, Marcos Rojo scored the own goal that gave Flamengo a 1-0 victory. In addition, the defender was also involved in the play that led to Gonzalo Plata’s red card in the second leg. On that occasion, the Flamengo forward slapped the Argentine.

When will the matches between Flamengo and Estudiantes be played?

The clashes between Flamengo and Estudiantes are scheduled for October 15 and 22. Therefore, the first leg will take place at Estádio UNO, in La Plata, while the decisive match will be at the Maracanã.

This is because Flamengo finished the Libertadores group stage with the best overall record. As a result, the Rubro-Negro earned the advantage of playing all the knockout ties in the tournament at home in the second leg, up to the final.

Flamengo are the reigning Libertadores champions

Flamengo are the reigning Libertadores champions. In 2025, the team coached by Filipe Luís beat Palmeiras 1-0 in the final, with a goal from Danilo. As a result, the Rubro-Negro became the first Brazilian club to win the continental tournament four times. In this way, Mengão will try to win back-to-back titles in 2026.

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