Flamengo faces Estudiantes in a decisive game for the Libertadores in Argentina

Flamengo travels to Argentina this Wednesday looking to maintain the group’s leadership at Conmebol Libertadores. The match against Estudiantes starts at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), on Estádio Jorge Luis Hirschi, on La Plata. Globo TV, ge.tv on globoplay and Paramount+ broadcast live, while ge follows all the bids in real time.

With six points accumulated, Flamengo is playing to consolidate its position at the top of the bracket. A victory not only keeps the team in the lead but also brings the qualification for the round of 16 a lot closer. Estudiantes, with four points, dreams of taking the lead if they win this direct confrontation.

Momento of teams and recent history

Flamengo is experiencing its best period under the command of Leonardo Jardim. The red-black team has won seven consecutive victories and arrives at the game against Estudiantes with great confidence. The 4-0 defeat of Atlético-MG at the weekend showed offensive strength and defensive solidity.

Estudiantes is also going through a good moment. Após an irregular start with coach Alexander “Cacique” Medina, the Argentine team has found its rhythm and leads its zone in Campeonato Argentino. The team has gone five games without defeat. In the 2025 tournament, Estudiantes was the one who created the most difficulties for Flamengo, losing only on penalties. Hoje has a different cast, but remains dangerous.

Desfalques worries Flamengo

Leonardo Jardim will have to deal with roster issues. Paquetá remains out with swelling in his left thigh, while Pulgar continues to treat an injury to his right shoulder. The problem got worse: Léo Pereira suffered a deep cut on his left shin during the defeat of Atlético-MG and did not even travel to Argentina.

Com Léo Pereira out, Danilo should replace the left-back. The tendency is for Jardim to continue rotating the squad amid the marathon of games that Flamengo faces this season. Bruno Henrique and Pedro fight for the center forward position, depending on the coach’s tactical choice.

• Desfalques from Flamengo: Paquetá, Pulgar and Léo Pereira
• Pendurados: none
• Provável lineup: Rossi; Royal, Leo Ortiz, Danilo and Ayrton Lucas; Evertton Araújo, Jorginho (or De la Cruz) and Arrascaeta; Carrascal, Lino and Bruno Henrique (or Pedro)

Estudiantes with a well-assembled team

Estudiantes suffered important roster losses. Medina (now in Botafogo), Román Gomez (signed by Bahia) and Ascacibar (currently in Boca Juniors) left the Argentine team. Mesmo thus, the team maintains its competitive potential and arrives well to face the Brazilian opponent.

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The only confirmed absence is Arzamendia, who has not played since last year due to a serious knee injury. Piovi is hanging and could become embezzled. Praticamente all other players are available to coach Medina for this clash.

• Desfalques from Estudiantes: Arzamendia
• Pendurados: Piovi
• Provável lineup: Muslera; Meza, Pirez, Tomas Palacios and Benedetti; Piovi, Tiago Palacios, Amondarain, Neves and Aguirre; Carrillo

Chilean Arbitragem and expectations

The match will be led by Chilean referee Piero Maza. José Retamal and Miguel Rocha act as assistants, Diego Flores is the fourth referee and Juan Lara operates the VAR. The Chilean team has experience in Libertadores matches and should bring neutrality to the game.

Este is considered one of the most difficult duels for Flamengo in this group stage. The altitude of La Plata, the Argentine cold and the technical quality of Estudiantes create a challenging scenario. Porém, Flamengo arrives in better shape, with a winning streak and confidence. The team that manages to impose its football and control critical moments should come away with the three points.

The broadcast begins with pre-game coverage highlighting Estádio Jorge Luis Hirschi’s pitch conditions and the latest information from the locker room. Leonardo Jardim faces a trial by fire to consolidate its project in Flamengo. A victory eliminates Estudiantes and puts the red-and-blacks in a comfortable position in the search for access to the round of 16.