Libertadores semis: Conmebol sets Flamengo v Estudiantes dates | OneFootball

Flamengo to face Estudiantes (ARG) in October in the Libertadores semifinals

Conmebol has set the dates and kickoff times for Flamengo’s matches against Estudiantes (ARG) in the Libertadores semifinals. The first leg will take place on October 15 at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with the venue still to be confirmed. The return leg is scheduled for the 22nd of the same month, also at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã.

It is also important to note that the broadcaster for Flamengo’s Libertadores semifinal matches has been confirmed. ESPN, on cable TV, and Disney+, via streaming, will exclusively air the clashes with Estudiantes on October 15 and 22.

A REMATCH?

Flamengo faced Estudiantes recently in the group stage of the current Libertadores edition. In Group A of the competition, the Rubro-Negro side advanced to the knockout stage in first place, while the La Plata team went through in second.

In the round of 16, Flamengo knocked out Cruzeiro, while Estudiantes got past Universidad Católica (CHI). In the quarterfinals, the Rubro-Negro beat Independiente del Valle (EQU), and the Argentinians advanced by eliminating Corinthians.

WHY DOES FLAMENGO PLAY THE SECOND LEG AT HOME?

The second leg of the tie between Flamengo and Estudiantes will take place at the Maracanã because of the clubs’ campaigns in the Libertadores group stage. The Rubro-Negro finished first overall, while the Argentine side came second.

WHO WOULD FLAMENGO FACE IN A POSSIBLE FINAL?

Palmeiras and Fluminense will meet in the other Libertadores semifinal. Therefore, if Flamengo advances to the grand final, the continental competition will once again have an all-Brazilian final.

The dates and kickoff times for the Palmeiras vs. Fluminense ties have also been announced by Conmebol. The first leg will take place on October 14 at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. The return leg will be played on the 21st of the same month, also at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Nubank Parque.

WHAT ABOUT THE FINAL?

The 2026 Copa Libertadores final is scheduled for November 28, 2026. Estadio Centenario, in Montevideo, Uruguay, will host the single-match final that will decide the South American competition’s champion.

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