Flamengo v Racing: Giants clash at Maracanã in Copa Libertadores semis | OneFootball

From 9:30 PM in Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Costas' Academy wants to cause an upset against one of the giants of the Copa Libertadores, in the first leg of the semifinals.

The Maracanã will be the stage for a great match this Wednesday: Flamengo and Racing will open the Copa Libertadores semifinal series in a duel that promises high tension. The Academy arrives in high spirits after eliminating Vélez with an aggregate score of 2-0 and dreams of taking a good result from Brazil that allows them to define with an advantage at the Cilindro de Avellaneda.

The team of Gustavo Costas is experiencing a great moment. In the Cup, they left Peñarol and Vélez behind, showing defensive solidity and effectiveness in the final meters. Additionally, they come from defeating Aldosivi in the local tournament and remain in playoff qualification positions. With figures like Adrián Martínez and Santiago Solari, Racing bets on an intelligent approach to stop Fla's offensive power.

On the other hand, Flamengo arrives with the label of a favorite, but also with some fatigue. In the quarterfinals, they had to suffer against Estudiantes, whom they eliminated on penalties after a 3-3 tie on aggregate. In the round of 16, they dispatched Internacional de Porto Alegre without problems, although their irregularity in the group stage led them to qualify second behind Central Córdoba. In the Brasileirao, they come from a great 3-2 victory against Palmeiras, reaching the top alongside Verdao.

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