Estudiantes win with reserves ahead of Libertadores tie with Flamengo | OneFootball

Estudiantes (ARG) made ten changes from the team that lost to Flamengo at Maracanã

If Flamengo swapped six players from the team that took to the field for the Libertadores and then against Vasco, Estudiantes (ARG) went further: ten changes. On Monday (22), the team from La Plata won 1-0 against Defensa y Justicia (ARG), in the Argentine Championship, with reserves.

The match took place at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, home of Flamengo's opponent in the Libertadores. Of the 11 starters at Maracanã, only midfielder Lucas Piovi started the clash with Defensa y Justicia. That is, pillars of the team, such as Muslera, Ascacibar and Carrillo, were on the bench.

At halftime, coach Eduardo Domínguez sent another starter to the field, midfielder Facundo Farías. During the final stage, other names that should face Flamengo were called up, such as Román Gómez and Santiago Ascacibar. The game's goal was scored by Rafael Delgado (own goal), at 31' of the second half.

With the result, Estudiantes is now third in Group A (of 15 teams) of the Argentine Championship. The campaign of Flamengo's opponent is as follows: five wins and four losses. That is, 15 points earned.

WHEN WILL FLAMENGO X ESTUDIANTES BE?

Flamengo and Estudiantes face off in La Plata, at the same stadium as this Monday's (22) match, for the return leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores da América. The ball rolls from 21:30 (Brasília time) on Thursday (25).

As they won at Maracanã by 2 to 1, with goals from Pedro and Varela, Flamengo can even draw to advance to the semis, If Estudiantes win by the minimum difference, the match goes to penalties. The winner will face Racing (ARG) or Vélez Sarsfield (ARG).

The Flamengo match will have full coverage from Coluna do Fla, on the website, on social media and on YouTube. Therefore, follow our channels. In addition, the match with Estudiantes will be broadcast on ESPN cable TV and Disney Plus streaming.

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