Journalist predicts Flamengo v Estudiantes result in Libertadores clash | OneFootball

Flamengo arrives on a high to face Estudiantes (ARG) in the Libertadores quarterfinals

Flamengo takes the field this Thursday (18th) to face Estudiantes (ARG) in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. Thus, journalist Osvaldo Pascoal from ESPN predicted the result and stated that Mengo will qualify with ease.

— I know it’s Brazil and Argentina. So, if it’s less than two, I won’t even smile. Let me make it clear: if it’s less than two, I won’t even find it funny if Flamengo wins the game. For me, it’s a game for more than two — said Osvaldo Pascoal, this Wednesday (17th).

— Against Estudiantes, if Flamengo repeats the ball and field dominance they had against Juventude, they just need to improve their finishing. Estudiantes has a lot of offensive difficulties. It’s a team that takes a long time to move forward and has trouble activating the players on the wings — concluded the ESPN journalist.

HOW ARE BOTH TEAMS COMING INTO THE MATCH?

Flamengo comes into the match after a comfortable victory in their previous game against Juventude, in the Brazilian Championship. In addition, the red-and-black team leads the Brasileirão, even with one game less.

On the other hand, Estudiantes comes into the match in a negative moment. That’s because the La Plata team was defeated by Central Córdoba (ARG) 2-0 away, and, finally, were beaten by River Plate (ARG) in front of their fans, 2-1.

WHEN IS THE GAME?

Flamengo and Estudiantes will face off this Thursday (18th), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. Thus, Coluna do Fla brings you all the information about the match.

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