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Pancho Maciel has a title with Racing’s jersey, in 2001

The ball will roll for Flamengo and Racing (ARG) this Wednesday (22), starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), in a match valid for the Copa Libertadores. The moment stirred emotions among Argentine fans, and idol Ponche Maciel is in Rio de Janeiro. The former athlete compared the two squads and mentioned the planning for the clash.

— Flamengo is at a world-class, European level. I believe it’s a team that, wherever you look, has stars. But Racing also has its tools, its weapons to counterattack,” said the former player.

“We know it will be very difficult, very complicated, but hope always exists,” added the former Racing athlete, during an interview with ESPN Brasil, this Wednesday (22). Thus, the images circulated on social media before the match against Flamengo.

WHO IS PANCHO MACIEL?

Pancho Maciel played for Racing in 1998, when he had a positive performance and won the Clausura title in 2001, which was the club’s first trophy in 35 years. In the following season, the athlete was transferred to Real Murcia, in Spain.

WHEN IS THE MATCH?

Thus, Flamengo hosts Racing this Wednesday (22), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in the first leg of the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores. In addition, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match.

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