Estudiantes boss faces 'nightmare' again against Flamengo in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Alexander Medina, current Estudiantes (ARG) coach, has two matches against Flamengo

The ball is about to roll for the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes (ARG) this Wednesday (29), in the third round of the Libertadores. Coach of the Argentine side, Alexander ‘Cacique’ Medina has already faced Mengão in two matches and went through a real ‘nightmare’ in one of them.

In the 2022 season, Alexander Medina was in charge of Vélez Sarsfield (ARG) and, in the Libertadores semifinal, faced Flamengo. In the first leg, however, the coach was hit by a 4-0 thrashing from the Rubro-Negro, with three goals from Pedro. In the return match at the Maracanã, the Most Beloved also won, this time by 2-1.

Is Pedro available for the Flamengo vs Estudiantes match?

To Alexander Medina’s misfortune, Pedro is available to Leonardo Jardim for this Wednesday’s (29) match. In addition, the No. 9 is enjoying a great run in the red-and-black shirt. Flamengo’s top scorer in 2026 with 15 goals, the striker has improved his performances since the arrival of the Portuguese coach.

What is the situation in Libertadores Group A?

Flamengo currently sit at the top of Libertadores Group A, with six points from two matches. In second place are Estudiantes, with four. Finally, Independiente Medellín (COL) and Cusco (PER) are at the bottom of the group, with one and zero points respectively.

When do Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other?

With Pedro available, Flamengo remain focused on the Libertadores. This Wednesday (29), Rubro-Negro face Estudiantes (ARG) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in the third round of the continental tournament.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of Flamengo’s match through YouTube, the website and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air TV) and Paramount+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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