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Flamengo and Estudiantes (ARG) battle for a spot in the 2025 Libertadores semifinals

The ball is about to roll for another important Flamengo match this season: the clash with Estudiantes (ARG). The first leg of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores kicks off at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) this Thursday (18th).

It’s worth noting that the Flamengo vs. Estudiantes match will be broadcast live on ESPN (pay TV channel), as well as Disney+ (streaming). In addition, Coluna do Fla TV on YouTube will cover all the pre- and post-match details.

How is Flamengo coming into the match?

In short, Flamengo has one confirmed absence for the game against Estudiantes. That is Erick Pulgar, who is still recovering from surgery following a fracture in his right foot’s metatarsal.

Additionally, Filipe Luís has two doubts for the match. That’s because Jorginho and Alex Sandro spent the week treating a left thigh edema and a left calf injury, respectively. However, both players could still appear on Flamengo’s squad list.

Does Flamengo have reinforcements?

Yes! Compared to the last Brasileirão match against Juventude, on Sunday (14th), Flamengo has three reinforcements for the match against Estudiantes.

Léo Ortiz, who served a suspension in the Brasileirão due to accumulated yellow cards, is available to Filipe Luís and is expected to return to the starting lineup.

In addition, Bruno Henrique, who underwent load management, returns to Flamengo’s squad list. Finally, Varela has recovered from pubalgia and is also available to Filipe Luís.

And what about Estudiantes?

On the other hand, Estudiantes, coached by Eduardo Domínguez, has two confirmed absences for the match against Flamengo: González Pirez (right leg hamstring tendon injury) and Edwuin Cetré (left distal biceps injury).

When is the second leg?

After facing each other at Maracanã this Thursday (18th), Flamengo and Estudiantes will meet again next week. Thus, on September 25th, at Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi in Argentina, the teams will play the second leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.