Racing face two doubts ahead of Flamengo clash in the Copa Libertadores | OneFootball

Since Monday afternoon, Racing has been in Pilar for an extended training camp in preparation for the return leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinal against Flamengo this Wednesday at 21:30 at El Cilindro, where they will seek to overturn the 0-1 loss from the first leg at the Maracanã. The team, dreaming of playing in the final of the continent's top tournament for the second time, is analyzing options and has two uncertainties as they prepare to face Mengao.

The first and main question is who will replace Santiago Sosa. The defender and central midfielder, who was the team's captain in Rio de Janeiro, successfully underwent surgery for a jaw fracture caused by a blow from Marcos Rojo and will miss the rest of 2025. Because of this, Gustavo Costas has two options.

The slightly favored option is to bring in Juan Ignacio Nardoni in the midfield, with Bruno Zuculini taking on the role of libero. Alternatively, that position could be filled by Nazareno Colombo, with Marco Di Césare stepping in as the right stopper.

Additionally, the other question mark is the right flank. While Gastón Martirena, known for scoring important goals, was the starter in the first leg at the Maracanã, the form of Facundo Mura, who has regained his football rhythm after a minor injury, might earn him a spot in the decisive match, also considering his defensive qualities against the offensive power of the Brazilian team.

The probable lineup of Racing against Flamengo

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