Get all the details for the Libertadores semifinals match between Flamengo and Estudiantes, including probable lineups, key stats, kickoff time, and broadcast information.
Flamengo heads into the decisive Copa Libertadores semifinal second leg with the home-field advantage at the Maracanã, though they’ll need a much sharper performance than in the first leg, where they struggled to create clear-cut chances.
A 3-0 win over Bahia in the Brasileirão served as a strong offensive response, though manager Leonardo Jardim still has lingering doubts over the availability of key players like Giorgian de Arrascaeta and Ayrton Lucas.
With stars like Bruno Henrique, Samuel Lino, and Lucas Paquetá, the Rubro-Negro certainly have the weapons to dictate the pace. However, they must turn their possession into genuine scoring opportunities—something they failed to do last time out.
Estudiantes, meanwhile, is banking on the competitiveness and physical toughness they showed in La Plata to pull off an upset in Rio de Janeiro. The Argentine side successfully bottled up Flamengo’s attack in the opener, proving they can disrupt their opponent's build-up play.
Playing away from home, Alexander Medina's men will likely prioritize defensive shape and look to exploit spaces on the counterattack. While Flamengo boasts the home crowd and a superior roster, Estudiantes has already shown they can keep the tie wide open if they match the defensive intensity of the first leg.
Key Stats for Flamengo vs. Estudiantes
Estudiantes has only won one of their last seven matches.
Flamengo has not lost in their last 11 matches.
Flamengo has only lost one out of their last 21 Libertadores matches.
Date, Time and How to Watch Flamengo vs. Estudiantes
The semifinal second leg between Flamengo and Estudiantes will take place at the Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro, kicking off at 8:30 PM ET on Thursday, Oct. 22.
Viewers in the United States can catch live television coverage on Fubo and the bet365 live streaming service.
Lineup Predictions for Flamengo vs. Estudiantes
Flamengo (4-2-3-1): Rossí; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro; Pulgar, Jorginho; Plata, Paquetá, Samu Lino; Bruno Henrique.
Coach: Léo Jardim
Estudiantes (4-4-2): Muslera; Mancuso, Núñez, Funes Mori, Benedetti; Baltasar Rodríguez, Piovi, Alexis Castro, Tobio Burgos; Palacios, Carrillo.
Coach: Alexander Medina
Injuries and Suspensions for Flamengo vs. Estudiantes
Flamengo: Danilo, Evertton Araújo, Arrascaeta and Saúl are sidelined due to injury.
Estudiantes: Gabriel neves is sidelined due to injury.
Head-to-Head History
October 15, 2026: Estudiantes 0-0 Flamengo
May 20, 2026: Flamengo 1-0 Estudiantes
April 29, 2026: Estudiantes 1-1 Flamengo
September 25, 2025: Estudiantes 1-0 Flamengo (Estudiantes 2-4 Flamengo on penalties)
September 18, 2025: Flamengo 2-1 Estudiantes
Betting Odds: Flamengo vs. Estudiantes
Flamengo | Tie | Estudiantes |
-238 | +350 | +650 |
All odds were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.
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