We review the possible line-ups, statistics, recent meetings, kick-off time and where to watch the match between Estudiantes and Flamengo in the first leg of the 2026 Copa Libertadores semi-finals.
Estudiantes are the only non-Brazilian club remaining in this final stage of the Libertadores. Los Pincharratas eliminated Universidad Católica and Corinthians to reach the semi-finals and dream of playing in their first final since 2009, when they were crowned champions.
The Argentine club currently sit ninth in Group A of the Torneo Clausura and go into the match after being eliminated from the Copa Argentina, as well as losing the Supercopa Internacional final for the third consecutive year.
Flamengo arrive in confident mood for this decisive stage of the season. Having suffered just one defeat since returning from the World Cup break, the red-and-black side have moved to the top of the Campeonato Brasileiro.
The Rio de Janeiro team eliminated Cruzeiro and Independiente del Valle to reach the semi-finals and are now aiming to play in their fifth Libertadores final in eight years. However, they will be without Uruguayan star De Arrascaeta, who will miss the match with a wrist injury.
Estudiantes vs Flamengo statistics
The two teams have met 12 times, with Estudiantes winning twice, Flamengo winning five times and five matches ending in draws.
Estudiantes’ two victories over Flamengo came at home. The most recent was in the 2025 Libertadores quarter-finals, although the Argentine side were eliminated on penalties.
Flamengo are unbeaten in their last nine matches, recording seven wins and two draws.
Estudiantes have not lost at home to Flamengo in their last four meetings, recording two wins and two draws.
Flamengo have lost just one of their last 20 Libertadores matches, winning 14 and drawing five.
Recent meetings between Estudiantes and Flamengo
Date | Match |
|---|---|
29/04/2026 | Estudiantes 1-1 Flamengo |
25/09/2025 | Estudiantes 1-0 Flamengo |
29/09/1994 | Estudiantes 2-0 Flamengo |
Possible line-ups for Estudiantes vs Flamengo
Estudiantes (4-2-3-1): Muslera (Iacovich); Eros Mancuso, Tomás Palacios (Santiago Núñez), González Pírez, Gastón Benedetti; Ezequiel Piovi, Alexis Castro; Baltasar Rodríguez, Tiago Palacios, Joaquín Burgos; Guido Carrillo. Manager: Alexander Medina.
Flamengo (4-3-3): Agustín Rossi; Guillermo Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro; Erick Pulgar, Saúl Ñíguez, Lucas Paquetá; Jorge Carrascal, Samuel Lino, Pedro. Manager: Leonardo Jardim.
Estudiantes vs Flamengo: injured and suspended players
Estudiantes: Joaquín Correa, Jalil Elías, Gabriel Neves and Marcos Rojo — injured.
Flamengo: Ayrton Lucas, De Arrascaeta and Evertton — injured.
Date, kick-off time and where to watch Estudiantes vs Flamengo
This first leg of the Copa Libertadores semi-finals will be played on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 PM EST.
The match will be available to watch in the United States via the Fubo streaming service.
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