Flamengo eye Estudiantes’ slump to gain Libertadores quarter edge | OneFootball

Estudiantes (ARG) comes off a bad run of results in the 2025 season

Flamengo takes the field this Thursday (18th) to face Estudiantes (ARG), in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. Looking to gain an advantage in the knockout stage of the continental tournament, the Most Beloved hopes to capitalize on the Argentine team's negative streak.

That's because, in the last five games of the season, Estudiantes has recorded three losses, one draw, and only one win. In other words, the Argentine team has a 26.7% success rate. In their most recent match, in fact, Flamengo's opponent was defeated by River Plate (ARG), 2-1.

What were Estudiantes' last matches in 2025?

And Flamengo?

Flamengo is on a 'super positive' streak this season. After all, Filipe Luís' team is unbeaten in nine matches in 2025, with seven wins and two draws. In the Libertadores itself, Mengão secured a spot in the quarterfinals after defeating Internacional in both matches.

What is Flamengo's situation?

Flamengo has only one confirmed absence to face Estudiantes: Erick Pulgar. The Chilean is still recovering from a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, suffered during the Club World Cup.

On the other hand, Jorginho and Alex Sandro are doubts for coach Filipe Luís. That's because the players are no longer complaining of muscle pain, but are still not 100% fit. Therefore, the decision to include the athletes will be up to the coach.

When will the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes take place?

The first leg between Flamengo and Estudiantes will take place at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) this Thursday (18th), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. As usual, Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage of the match through YouTube, their website, and social media.

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