Eduardo Domínguez praises Estudiantes' effort against Flamengo

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·26 de septiembre de 2025

Eduardo Domínguez praises Estudiantes' effort against Flamengo

Despite the elimination on penalties against Flamengo, coach Eduardo Domínguez praised the performance of Estudiantes in the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores da América 2025. After the 1-0 victory in La Plata, which leveled the aggregate score, the coach highlighted the team's effort against one of the continent's powerhouses.

“With the game we played, against the strength of the opponent, the series ended tied. It seems to me that what the players did is of great value, we had several chances to extend the score,” said Domínguez, who also emphasized his team's defensive work.

Fight against discouragement

The coach acknowledged the pain of elimination but urged the group to use the feeling as fuel to keep growing. According to him, the next goal is to pursue the title of the Argentine Championship Clausura to secure a spot in the 2026 Libertadores.

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“There is no other option. We are far behind in points and we need to set this goal for ourselves. Let the pain turn into strength,” he stated.

Promising future

Domínguez also valued the performance of young players like Gómez, Benedetti, and Amondarain, who faced the pressure of a decisive match against a high-level opponent. For the coach, the clash with Flamengo showed that Estudiantes is on the right path.