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Gustavo Costas joked about the situation in case of elimination in the Libertadores semifinal

Racing (ARG) is through to the semifinals of the Libertadores after eliminating Vélez Sarsfield (ARG). Thus, coach Gustavo Costas joked by saying that if the team falls to Flamengo or Estudiantes (ARG), he will ‘kill’ the players — in a playful tone.

— We all want to go. I’ll kill them if we don’t make it (to the final of the Libertadores). I’ve said since day one that I want something international. We’ve already won two (the Sudamericana and the Recopa), and now we’re at this stage, among the top four — said the coach.

— It’s incredible to be among the top four, but, for history, it’s about who wins. You have to win. That’s why I have to be prepared. I’m happy to see the Racing fans like this — concluded coach Gustavo Costas.

WAITING FOR FLAMENGO?

Racing is already guaranteed in the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores. That’s because the team defeated Vélez Sarsfield again, 1-0, last Tuesday (23) and advanced. Now, they await the winner of the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes, who still have to play.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S SITUATION?

On the other hand, Flamengo needs to advance to face Racing in the semifinal of the Copa Libertadores. The red-and-black team beat Estudiantes at Maracanã 2-1 in the first leg, with goals from Pedro and Varela.

WHEN IS THE SECOND MATCH?

Thus, Flamengo and Estudiantes face off this Thursday (25), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at La Plata, in a match valid for the quarterfinals. In this way, Coluna do Fla brings all the information straight from Argentina.

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