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What is Flamengo’s situation in the Libertadores quarterfinals?

Flamengo took advantage of playing at home and defeated Estudiantes (ARG) 2-1 at Maracanã. With this result on Thursday (18th), Mengão heads into the return leg with an advantage, which will take place in La Plata, Argentina.

SEE POSSIBLE OUTCOMES FOR FLAMENGO VS ESTUDIANTES:

Win: Flamengo advances Draw: Flamengo advances Loss by 1 goal: decision goes to penalties Loss by 2 or more goals: Flamengo eliminated

With the 2-1 lead, Flamengo has the advantage of being able to draw by any score and still advance to the semifinals of the Libertadores. However, if they lose by one goal, Rubro-Negro will decide the spot in a penalty shootout.

On the other hand, if Flamengo loses by two or more goals, they will be eliminated from the Libertadores da América. Thus, Rubro-Negro will decide their fate next Thursday (25th), in the city of La Plata, Argentina.

HOW WAS THE FIRST LEG BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND ESTUDIANTES AT MARACANÃ?

Flamengo started the match in overwhelming fashion, scoring two quick goals. Just 15 seconds into the game, Pedro opened the scoring for Mengão, while Varela doubled the lead at the eight-minute mark.

Given this scenario, it seemed like Flamengo had the game under control. However, with the refereeing making several mistakes, Estudiantes managed to pull one back in the final minutes of the second half.

WHO WILL FLAMENGO OR ESTUDIANTES FACE IN THE LIBERTADORES SEMIFINAL?

It’s important to note that whoever advances from the series between Flamengo and Estudiantes will face the winner of Racing (ARG) and Vélez Sarsfield (ARG). In the first match, Racing won away from home, 1-0.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

Before the clash with Estudiantes, Flamengo returns to the field to face Vasco on Sunday (21st), this time for the Brasileirão. The classic will take place at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will show all the details on YouTube.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.