Flamengo’s Libertadores rival Racing hit by injuries in Argentine league | OneFootball

The 0-0 draw with Independiente Rivadavia this Monday, in the Argentine Championship, brought losses to Racing. Opponent of Flamengo in the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores, the team from Avellaneda saw two of its players leave the field injured, and the situation worries coach Gustavo Costas.

The first to be substituted was forward Elias Torres, who complained of knee pain and was taken off the field on a stretcher at 19 minutes into the second half.

This Tuesday, the club confirmed that the number 22 suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and, therefore, is definitely out against Flamengo.

Just three minutes later, it was defender Franco Pardo’s turn to leave the match with a muscle injury near the groin area. The Argentine team did not release information about the injury, and the 28-year-old player remains doubtful to face the Rubro-Negro.

The Road to Eternal Glory

The first clash between Flamengo and Racing in the Copa Libertadores semifinals will be on the 22nd of this month. The first leg will be at Maracanã, while the return match, the following week, will take place at Estadio Presidente Juan Domingo Perón, in Buenos Aires.

The team that advances to the grand final will face either Palmeiras or LDU in the battle for the tournament title.

Flamengo’s Next Match

Racing’s Next Match

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