Zico hopes for Flamengo v Fluminense Libertadores final | OneFootball

Zico has voiced hope for a Flamengo v Fluminense Libertadores final, saying it would be highly important for Rio football. He said, "Pode ser, tomara que seja. Para o futebol do Rio, isso será altamente importante", speaking on Papo de Craque on TMC. A Fla-Flu final would be a first in the derby’s history.

Flamengo face Estudiantes in the semi-finals after eliminating Independiente del Valle (EQU) in the quarter-finals, while the Argentine side knocked out Corinthians.

Fluminense meet Palmeiras for a place in the final. Germán Cano’s team beat Platense (ARG) in the previous round, and Abel Ferreira’s side removed LDU (EQU) in the quarters.

The Flamengo v Estudiantes ties are set for the weeks of 14 and 21 October, with the first leg in Argentina and the return at the Maracanã.

Having finished the group stage with the best overall record, Flamengo hold home advantage in every knockout tie up to the final.

The Rio rivals are on opposite sides of the bracket, so they can only meet in a potential final on 28 November at the Estadio Centenario in Uruguay. Flamengo are the reigning champions, having beaten Palmeiras 1-0 in 2025 under Filipe Luís with a Danilo goal, and they now chase back-to-back titles in 2026.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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