Flamengo count on unbeaten run vs Racing to reach Libertadores final | OneFootball

Flamengo and Racing (ARG) face off this Wednesday (29th) at El Cilindro

Flamengo and Racing (ARG) will face each other this Wednesday (29th), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at El Cilindro Stadium, in the second leg of the semifinals of the Libertadores. The Rubro-Negro arrives confident, relying on their positive record in Avellaneda, where they have never lost to the Argentinians in the continental tournament.

The record includes a 1-1 draw in 2023, during the group stage, and another 1-1 draw in 2020, in the round of 16. In both matches, the team withstood Racing's pressure, exploited counterattacks, and managed to score decisive goals, securing draws away from home. This history serves as a reference for the decisive clash.

WILL FLAMENGO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN THEIR RECORD?

In 2020, Racing took the lead with Fértoli, but Gabigol quickly equalized. The match saw red cards and VAR interventions, making the clash tense until the final whistle. Despite the pressure, Flamengo managed to hold on for the draw.

In 2023, the 1-1 draw confirmed Flamengo’s unbeaten record at El Cilindro. The team once again withstood the Argentine attacks, even away from home. These results boost confidence for the 2025 semifinal.

WHAT DOES FLAMENGO NEED TO ADVANCE TO THE FINAL?

To advance to the 2025 final, Flamengo simply needs to repeat the defensive and strategic performance of the previous draws. That’s because, in the first leg, the Rubro-Negro won 1-0 at Maracanã.

On the other hand, Racing needs to win by at least one goal to take the decision to penalties. In short, Flamengo must control possession, exploit counterattacks, and seize every opportunity to maintain their positive record in Avellaneda and secure qualification.

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