Ex-Estudiantes star: Flamengo favourites in Libertadores, “best in South America” | OneFootball

Claudio Gugnali, who played for Estudiantes (ARG), believes Flamengo has a better chance of advancing in the Libertadores

Estudiantes (ARG) needs to beat Flamengo by two goals to qualify for the semifinals of the Libertadores. The scenario is complicated for the Argentine team, even playing at La Plata. For Claudio Gugnali, a former player of the team, the mission for the ‘hermanos’ is almost impossible.

— Very difficult. They (Estudiantes) are facing the best team in South America. Besides the courage and willpower that got us to within one goal, Flamengo is much superior. As Sabella (former coach and idol of Estudiantes) said, 100% is not enough. You have to be smart — suggested Gugnali, in an interview with the program ‘La Palabra Final’ on YouTube.

Claudio Gugnali had three spells at Estudiantes in the 1980s. Currently, he is part of the coaching staff of the Argentina National Team that will compete in the U-20 World Cup in Chile. The tournament will even feature two players from Flamengo: Iago and João Victor.

DOES ESTUDIANTES’ HISTORY IN THE LIBERTADORES INSPIRE CONFIDENCE?

Estudiantes has played eight games in the current edition of the Libertadores, with five wins, one draw, and two losses. Of those victories, three were by a margin that would qualify the Argentine team against Flamengo: two 2-0 wins over Carabobo (VEN) and a 3-0 over Universidad de Chile.

On the other hand, the results that would take the match to penalties were: 1-0 over Botafogo and the same score against Cerro Porteño (PAR). Against the Paraguayans, the clash took place in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores da América.

AND WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO’S HISTORY, DOES IT EXCITE?

Flamengo also has eight games in the Libertadores. Of those, seven would qualify Mengão for the semifinals. After all, there were five wins and two draws. The only loss, a 2-1 to Central Córdoba (ARG), would take the match to a penalty shootout, after all.

WHERE TO WATCH ESTUDIANTES VS FLAMENGO?

Thus, the ball rolls for Estudiantes vs Flamengo, at La Plata, starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). ESPN will broadcast the match on cable, and Disney Plus will stream the game online. Meanwhile, Coluna do Fla will provide complete coverage of the match that will decide a spot in the Libertadores semifinals.

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