Flamengo: Filipe Luís hails hard-fought Libertadores qualification | OneFootball

On Thursday (25), Flamengo advanced to the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores by defeating the Argentine team Estudiantes 4-2 on penalties, despite losing 1-0 in this second leg of the quarterfinals, held at the UNO Stadium in La Plata.

“It was a very tough match. Our opponent made an enormous defensive sacrifice. This type of game is not easy. It's difficult to play in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. There's always a ‘but…’, and the important thing is that Flamengo is in the semifinals,” said coach Filipe Luís.

Estudiantes' Saving Goal

Gastón Benedetti (45’+2) scored the goal that Estudiantes needed to tie 2-2 on aggregate and take the decision to penalties, after the Rio team won 2-1 last week in Rio de Janeiro.

Rossi Shines in Penalties

Argentine goalkeeper Agustín Rossi was crucial in Flamengo's qualification, saving the penalty kicks from Benedetti and Santiago Ascacíbar, while the rubro-negro players converted all of theirs.

Next Opponent: Racing

In the semifinals, the Rio team will face Racing, who eliminated Vélez Sarsfield in another quarterfinal clash with two 1-0 victories.

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