Flamengo seek to extend dominance over Estudiantes in Libertadores

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·16 de setembro de 2025

Flamengo seek to extend dominance over Estudiantes in Libertadores

The Ball Rolls for Flamengo and Estudiantes (ARG) in the Libertadores Quarterfinals

Flamengo and Estudiantes (ARG) face each other this Thursday (18th), at Maracanã, in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). In total, the clubs have faced each other eight times in history, all in the former Supercopa dos Campeões da Libertadores.

The Rubro-Negro has the advantage in the head-to-head record, with three wins, four draws, and only one loss, which represents a 54.1% success rate. In addition, Flamengo also leads in goals: nine scored and five conceded.

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WHAT ARE THE MATCHES BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND ESTUDIANTES?

1988 – Estudiantes 1×1 Flamengo – Supercopa dos Campeões da Libertadores
1988 – Flamengo 3×0 Estudiantes – Supercopa dos Campeões da Libertadores
1991 – Flamengo 1×1 Estudiantes – Supercopa dos Campeões da Libertadores
1991 – Estudiantes 0x2 Flamengo – Supercopa dos Campeões da Libertadores
1992 – Estudiantes 1×1 Flamengo – Supercopa dos Campeões da Libertadores
1992 – Flamengo 1×0 Estudiantes – Supercopa dos Campeões da Libertadores
1994 – Flamengo 0x0 Estudiantes – Supercopa dos Campeões da Libertadores
1994 – Estudiantes 2×0 Flamengo – Supercopa dos Campeões da Libertadores

WHERE DID FLAMENGO AND ESTUDIANTES FACE EACH OTHER?

The encounters between Flamengo and Estudiantes only took place in the Supercopa dos Campeões da Libertadores, a competition held between 1988 and 1997. This tournament brought together the Libertadores champions in knockout matches.

WHEN DID THE FIRST MATCH TAKE PLACE?

The first meeting between Flamengo and Estudiantes took place on March 30, 1988, at the José Amalfitani Stadium in Argentina. Even away from home, Mengão drew 1-1 with a goal from Bebeto and qualified.

AND THE PERFORMANCE IN THE FOLLOWING DECADES?

After the first encounter, the two teams met again in 1991, 1992, and 1994. In 1991, Flamengo drew in Rio de Janeiro and won away 2-0, with goals from Zinho and Gaúcho. In 1994, there was a goalless draw at Maracanã.

Finally, Estudiantes won 2-0 in the return leg. In other words, it resulted in the only elimination of Flamengo in the direct clash between Brazilians and Argentines.

WHO ARE THE TOP SCORERS IN THE DUEL?

In the eight official matches, the teams scored a combined 14 goals. On the Rubro-Negro side, Gaúcho and Bebeto lead the scoring with 2 goals each.

Renato Gaúcho, Zinho, Júnior, Luís Henrique, and Marquinhos also found the net. The goals for Estudiantes were scored by Alejandro Méndez, Raúl Aredes, Darío Siviski, Oscar Gissi, and Victor Ferreyra.

DOES THE REUNION BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND ESTUDIANTES MEAN QUALIFICATION?

After more than 30 years, Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other again, this time in the Libertadores. The clash is worth a spot in the tournament semifinals.

The first leg is scheduled for this Thursday (18th), at Maracanã, while the return match takes place in Buenos Aires, on September 25th, both starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

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