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Flamengo reaches seventh Libertadores semifinal after eliminating Estudiantes (ARG)

Flamengo remains alive in the quest for their fourth Libertadores title. This Thursday (25), Mengão defeated Estudiantes (ARG) on penalties and advanced to the semifinals of the tournament. With this, the Most Beloved has more appearances at this stage than Vasco, Fluminense, and Botafogo combined.

With Estudiantes eliminated, Flamengo will play in the Libertadores semifinal for the seventh time in their history. The years were: 1981, 1982, 1984, 2019, 2021, 2022, and now, 2025. On the other hand, adding up Botafogo, Fluminense, and Vasco, the Carioca rivals have reached the semis on six occasions.

Which Libertadores semifinals have Flamengo, Vasco, Botafogo, and Fluminense played?

How many Libertadores titles has Flamengo won?

Throughout the seven semifinals played, Flamengo has won three Libertadores titles. In 1981, with Zico leading the way, the Rubro-Negro overcame Cobreloa (CHI), 4-2 on aggregate.

Additionally, in 2019, Flamengo staged a historic comeback against River Plate (ARG), winning the final 2-1, with two goals from Gabigol. Finally, in 2022, the Rubro-Negro defeated Athletico-PR 1-0, once again with a goal from the striker.

Who is Flamengo's opponent in the Libertadores semifinal?

After qualifying against Estudiantes, Flamengo will have about a month to prepare for the Libertadores semifinal. Furthermore, the first match against Racing will take place on October 21, 22, or 23, while the return leg will be on the 28th, 29th, or 30th of the same month.

What is Flamengo's next match?

For now, Flamengo puts the Libertadores aside and turns its focus back to the Brasileirão. This Sunday (28), Filipe Luís's team visits Corinthians, at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, for the 25th round of the national championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Record (broadcast TV) and Cazé TV (YouTube) will broadcast the match between Flamengo and Corinthians.

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