Libertadores today: Fluminense v Platense battle for 1st semi-final spot | OneFootball

Match takes place in the second leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals this Tuesday (15)

The ball is set to roll for another important Copa Libertadores de América match. This Tuesday (15), two teams take the field for the second leg of the continental competition’s quarterfinals: Fluminense and Platense (ARG).

WHAT ARE THE DETAILS OF TODAY’S LIBERTADORES MATCH?

Fluminense and Platense face off starting at 7:00 PM (Brasília time) this Tuesday (15), at Ciudad de Vicente López Stadium, in Argentina. Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the match.

Fluminense won the first leg 2-0 at the Maracanã. The goals were scored by Nonato and Hulk. In other words, the Tricolor side can even lose by one goal and still advance to the semifinal. Also, if the tie ends level on aggregate, the spot will be decided on penalties.

However, the Rio de Janeiro team is coming off a 3-1 loss to Atlético-MG in the Brazilian Championship on Saturday (12). It was coach Marcão’s first defeat, as he rested the usual starters and began the match in Belo Horizonte with an entirely reserve lineup.

Platense, in turn, also rested players in the match before facing Fluminense. On Saturday (12), the Argentine side, under the command of Martín Palermo, former Fortaleza coach and a historic Boca Juniors (ARG) idol, lost 2-1 to Estudiantes (ARG) in the Argentine Championship.

WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

Looking to keep alive the dream of a fifth Libertadores title, Flamengo fights for a semifinal spot this Thursday (17). At the Maracanã, the Rubro-Negro side faces Independiente del Valle (EQU) in the second leg of the quarterfinals. The match starts at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), with full coverage from Coluna do Fla. In addition, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will show the game.

In the first leg, at the altitude of 2,850 meters in Quito, Flamengo lived up to its status as defending champion and, even with the adversity, won 2-0, with goals from Bruno Henrique and Léo Pereira.

That way, with the advantage built in the first match, Flamengo can lose by up to one goal this Thursday (17) and still advance to the semifinal. Also, a tie on aggregate sends the decision to a penalty shootout.

The Coluna do Fla team, as usual, will provide extensive coverage of the match. Simon Lédo, Rock Hudson, and Rodrigo Lima will bring all the details of Flamengo x Independiente del Valle directly from the Sacred Temple. So, fan, you have a special invitation to follow the most Rubro-Negro team on the internet across three platforms: YouTube, website, and social media.

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