Racing v Flamengo: Mengão in fourth Libertadores semi-final, away record | OneFootball

Flamengo Played Three Away Semifinals in the New Libertadores Format

The regulations of the Libertadores have changed over the years. In the old format, Flamengo won the title in 1981. The last change occurred in 2017, with the expansion of the preliminary phase, and since then the red-black club has reached the fourth semifinal of the competition.

In the new format of the competition, whenever Flamengo reached the semifinal, they advanced to the final and did not lose away games. The history reinforces the strength of Mengão in decisive matches like this Wednesday's (29), against Racing (ARG).

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S RECORD AWAY FROM HOME IN SEMIFINALS SINCE 2017?

In 2019, Flamengo drew 1-1 with Grêmio in Rio Grande do Sul, and then delivered a historic thrashing to the Gaucho team. At Maracanã, Jorge Jesus' team won 5-0, secured a spot in the final, and won the title against River Plate (ARG).

In 2021, Flamengo defeated Barcelona de Guayaquil 2-0 at Maracanã in the first leg of the semifinal. In the return match in Ecuador, the team repeated the score and confirmed their qualification. In the final, however, Renato Gaúcho's team lost the title to Palmeiras in extra time.

Finally, in 2022, Flamengo opened the semifinal away in Buenos Aires and thrashed Vélez Sarsfield 4-0. In the return match at Maracanã, the team led by Dorival Júnior won 2-1. In the final, the Rubro-Negro overcame Athletico-PR and lifted another Libertadores trophy.

AND WHAT IS THE OUTLOOK AGAINST RACING?

Flamengo is deciding another spot in the Libertadores final away from home. After defeating Racing 1-0 in the first leg at Maracanã, the red-black team returns to the field this Wednesday (29).

The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Estadio Presidente Perón, El Cilindro, in Avellaneda. Therefore, Globo, on open channel, and GE TV, on YouTube, will broadcast the clash.

With the advantage on the scoreboard, Flamengo only needs a draw to secure a spot in another continental final. Racing, on the other hand, must win by at least one goal difference to take the decision to penalties.

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