Estudiantes without two, one at risk for Flamengo Libertadores clash | OneFootball

Flamengo x Estudiantes (ARG) takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday (18), at Maracanã

The ball rolls for Flamengo and Estudiantes (ARG) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday (18), for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. For the game at Maracanã, the team from La Plata has two confirmed absences and one player on a yellow card warning.

WHAT ARE ESTUDIANTES' ABSENCES?

Estudiantes' coach, Eduardo Domínguez, knows that he will not be able to count on Leandro González Pirez and Edwuin Cetré. Both athletes left last Saturday's (13) match against River Plate (ARG) injured.

Leandro González Pirez suffered a grade three injury to the hamstring tendon of his right leg. Therefore, the left back is out even for the second leg of the quarterfinals.

In addition, Edwuin Cetré had a grade one injury to his left distal biceps. That is, as the physical problem is more 'simple', the striker tries to return in time for the next match with Flamengo.

AND THE PLAYER ON A YELLOW CARD WARNING?

In addition to the mentioned absences, Estudiantes is on alert for a player on a yellow card warning. It is Santiago Ascacíbar. This is because, if the defensive midfielder receives a yellow card this Thursday (18), he will have to serve an automatic suspension in the match in Buenos Aires.

WHAT TIME DOES THE BALL ROLL FOR FLAMENGO AND ESTUDIANTES?

The ball rolls at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes. ESPN (cable channel) and Disney + (streaming) broadcast the match.

Meanwhile, the Coluna do Fla provides full coverage directly from Maracanã, with real-time updates on the website, social networks and YouTube. That is, keeping the Flamengo fan informed from pre to post-game.

AND THE SECOND LEG?

The decisive match between Flamengo and Estudiantes, for a place in the semifinals of the Libertadores, takes place next Thursday (25). The match starts at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in Buenos Aires.

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