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Flamengo and Racing (ARG) Seek Spot in the Libertadores Final

The Flamengo fans are counting down the hours to the game against Racing (ARG) this Wednesday (22), for the first leg of the Libertadores semifinal. A key player for the Argentine team, forward Adrián Martínez promised to pose challenges to the Flamengo defense, especially in terms of physicality.

— I’ve always been tough wherever I played. I got expelled every three or four games, but that's what fuels me as a player. It fuels me because it creates situations up front, because you’re there, causing trouble -, he said, before concluding:

— Obviously, you need to take a bit more care than usual. We won't change the game, because that's what brought me here. If I get a card, there will be another. We know we have several forwards in the squad, who are here for a reason and can perform in the best way -, concluded Martínez, in an interview with ‘ESPN’.

When is the return match?

After the first match this Wednesday (22), Flamengo and Racing will face each other again on October 29. On this occasion, the game will take place at the Estadio Presidente Perón, ‘El Cilindro’, in Avellaneda.

Therefore, as they decide the knockout stage away from home, Flamengo needs to secure a good advantage at Maracanã. To achieve this, Filipe Luís's team will rely on the strength of the Flamengo fans, who promise to fill the stadium.

When do Flamengo and Racing face each other?

The first leg between Flamengo and Racing takes place this Wednesday (22), for the Libertadores semifinal. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide the best online coverage through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel) and GE TV (YouTube) will broadcast the Flamengo x Racing game.

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