Libertadores: Flamengo’s ex-Argentina trio aim to extend run v Estudiantes | OneFootball

Rossi, De La Cruz, and Carrascal have already played in Argentine football

Flamengo's fate in the Libertadores will be decided this Thursday (25), against Estudiantes (ARG), in the second leg of the quarterfinals. Three Flamengo players are well acquainted with the opponent, after all, they have played in Argentine football: Rossi, former Boca Juniors (ARG), De La Cruz, and Carrascal, former River Plate (ARG).

The track record is favorable for the Flamengo players. After all, Rossi has four wins in seven games, including a saved penalty. Meanwhile, De La Cruz has a 100% success rate, with four victories. Lastly, Carrascal played only once against Estudiantes and drew.

WHAT IS THE TRACK RECORD OF FLAMENGO'S 'ARGENTINE' PLAYERS AGAINST ESTUDIANTES*?

The highlight of Rossi against Estudiantes happened on March 13, 2022, coincidentally, at the same stadium as this Thursday's game (24): Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi. On that occasion, Boca Juniors (ARG), the former team of the Flamengo goalkeeper, won 1-0, with a penalty saved.

Meanwhile, De La Cruz, who has always won when facing Estudiantes, even scored a goal. It was in River Plate's 3-1 victory on July 15, 2023. On that occasion, the Flamengo midfielder scored the second goal of the match.

Finally, Jorge Carrascal practically had no opportunities against Estudiantes. The only one occurred in an away match, which ended in a draw on October 31, 2021. On that occasion, the Colombian midfielder played for five minutes.

WHEN IS ESTUDIANTES VS. FLAMENGO?

After Flamengo's 2-1 victory at Maracanã, Filipe Luís's team plays for a draw this Thursday (25), starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), in La Plata. If Mengão is on the field, there is full coverage by Coluna do Fla.

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