Racing suffer key blow ahead of Flamengo clash in the Libertadores | OneFootball

Elías Torres was injured during Racing's (ARG) match last Monday (06)

Flamengo faces Racing (ARG) in the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores this October. However, before the clash, the Argentine team confirmed that forward Elías Torres suffered a serious injury and is out of the matches.

Elías Torres suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament last Monday (6), during the match against Independiente Rivadavia (ARG), for the Argentine Championship. Therefore, the forward will not recover in time for the games against Flamengo.

ANOTHER ABSENCE?

In addition to Elías Torres, Racing is also concerned about defender Franco Pardo. On that occasion, the defender left last Monday's (6) match in pain. However, he has not yet undergone medical exams to determine the severity of the injury.

WHO IS ELÍAS TORRES?

Elías Torres joined Racing in 2025 and quickly became a starter, playing in nine matches, but has yet to score a goal. The player was signed from Aldosivi (ARG), where he found the net six times in 18 matches.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS RACING?

Flamengo faces Racing in the semifinal of the Copa Libertadores this month. The first leg is scheduled for the 22nd, at Maracanã, while the return match will be played a week later, in Avellaneda.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Before thinking about Racing and the Copa Libertadores, Flamengo has a commitment in the Campeonato Brasileiro. That's because the red-black team faces Botafogo on the 15th of this month, after the FIFA break, at Nilton Santos Stadium, at 7:30 pm (Brasília time).

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