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What Are Estudiantes (ARG) Fans Doing in Rio de Janeiro?

Flamengo begins its journey towards the semifinals of the Libertadores with a match against Estudiantes (ARG) at Maracanã. In light of this, fans of the Argentine team have 'invaded' Rio de Janeiro on the eve of the match, which takes place on Thursday (18).

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Through social media, Estudiantes shared a video showing some fans enjoying one of Rio de Janeiro's beaches. In the footage, fans of the La Plata team are seen enjoying the shore and playing 'altinha' by the sea.

Besides the video, Estudiantes also left a message: “By the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Let's go, Estudiantes”. Thus, the Argentine team arrived in the 'Marvelous City' already counting on the support of their fans.

HOW IS ESTUDIANTES PREPARING FOR THE GAME AGAINST FLAMENGO?

For the match against Flamengo, Estudiantes has two confirmed absences. In an official statement before traveling to Rio de Janeiro, the La Cruz team mentioned that Leandro González and Edwuin Cetré are out, as they are recovering from injuries.

AND FLAMENGO?

Coach Filipe Luís faces some uncertainties for Thursday's game (18). This is because Jorginho (thigh discomfort), Varela (pubalgia), and Alex Sandro (calf) are still question marks.

Thus, the final decision on whether these players will be available to Filipe Luís will be made hours before the kickoff of Flamengo vs. Estudiantes. Finally, Erick Pulgar is a confirmed absence, as the Chilean is still in the recovery stage from surgery on the fifth metatarsal of his right foot.

WHEN IS THE FLAMENGO VS. ESTUDIANTES GAME?

The game between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday (18) at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will show the details of the match on YouTube. Meanwhile, ESPN (cable channel) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the match.

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