Flamengo and Estudiantes face off with similar stats in the Libertadores | OneFootball

Estudiantes (ARG) have created two fewer big chances than Flamengo

Flamengo take the field this Thursday (18th) to face Estudiantes (ARG) in the Copa Libertadores. Thus, the clash at Maracanã brings together two teams with similar offensive numbers.

That’s because, in eight games so far, Flamengo have created 20 big chances in the Copa Libertadores. As a result, the team led by Filipe Luís occupies fifth place in the ranking, sharing the spot with Internacional, who were eliminated by Mengão themselves in the round of 16 of the competition.

On the other hand, Estudiantes have created 18 big chances in the Copa Libertadores and are in seventh place. The team from La Plata shares the same position with Botafogo, who have already been eliminated from the competition. The information comes from the statistics website ‘SofaScore’.

HOW ARE THE TWO TEAMS DOING?

In the round of 16, Flamengo eliminated Internacional with two wins, showing total dominance over the team from Rio Grande do Sul. On the other hand, Estudiantes had a tougher time, beating Cerro Porteño (PAR) in the first leg and drawing in the return match.

WHEN IS THE MATCH?

Thus, Flamengo face Estudiantes this Thursday (18th), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. Coluna do Fla will bring you all the information about the match.

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