Flamengo v Racing at Maracanã: Copa Libertadores semi-finals begin | OneFootball

From 9:30 PM in Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Costas' Academy wants to pull off an upset against one of the giants of the Copa Libertadores, in the first leg of the semifinals.

The Maracanã will be the stage for a great match this Wednesday: Flamengo and Racing will open the Copa Libertadores semifinal series in a clash that promises high tension. The Academy arrives in high spirits after eliminating Vélez with an aggregate score of 2-0 and dreams of taking a good result from Brazil that would allow them to have an advantage in the Cilindro de Avellaneda.

The team of Gustavo Costas is experiencing a great moment. In the Cup, they left Peñarol and Vélez behind, showing defensive solidity and effectiveness in the final meters. Additionally, they recently defeated Aldosivi in the local tournament and remain in playoff qualification positions. With figures like Adrián Martínez and Santiago Solari, Racing is betting on an intelligent approach to stop Fla's offensive power.

On the other hand, Flamengo arrives as a favorite, but also with some wear and tear. In the quarterfinals, they had to suffer against Estudiantes, whom they eliminated on penalties after a 3-3 draw on aggregate. In the round of 16, they had no trouble dispatching Internacional de Porto Alegre, although their irregularity in the group stage led them to qualify second behind Central Córdoba. In the Brasileirao, they come from a great 3-2 victory against Palmeiras, reaching the top alongside Verdao.

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