Flamengo vs Estudiantes: Everything You Need to Know About the Copa Libertadores Semi-Final

Flamengo take to the pitch on Thursday (22) to secure their place in the Copa Conmebol Libertadores final. At 21:30 at the Maracanã, the Rubro-Negro face Estudiantes in the second leg of the semi-final, aiming to confirm qualification in front of their supporters. Following the goalless draw in Argentina, a simple victory will send the Mais Querido through to the showdown. Should the sides draw once more, the spot will be decided by penalties. The winners will go on to face Palmeiras in the final, scheduled for November 28 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Mengão arrive for this decisive clash in outstanding form, unbeaten in their last 11 matches of the season — recording eight wins and three draws. Leonardo Jardim's side are also performing well in the Campeonato Brasileiro, where they sit top of the table, and remain undefeated in the 2026 Libertadores.

In the previous round of the continental competition, the Mais Querido overcame Independiente del Valle to secure their place among the competition's final four. Now they face Estudiantes once again, an opponent they eliminated in the quarter-finals last season. On that occasion, after winning 2-1 at the Maracanã and losing 1-0 in Argentina, Flamengo prevailed in the penalty shootout, triumphing 4-2.

Head-to-Head Record

Flamengo and Estudiantes have met 13 times in history, with the Rubro-Negro holding the advantage. The Mais Querido have registered five victories, six draws, and two defeats against the Argentine outfit. In total, the Mais Querido have scored 13 goals, while their opponents have netted eight times.

Considering only their Libertadores meetings, the sides have clashed five times, with Flamengo recording two wins, two draws, and one defeat by Estudiantes. The Rubro-Negro again enjoy the goal-scoring advantage, with four to Estudiantes' three.

At the Maracanã, the record tilts even further in Flamengo's favour. In four clashes at the stadium, the Fla have claimed three victories and there has been one draw, with six Rubro-Negro goals against just one from the Argentine side.

Match Officials

Referee: Gustavo Tejera (URU)
Assistant Referee 1: Nicolas Taran (URU) and Carlos Barreiro (URU)
VAR: Antonio Garcia (URU).