📹 Fla win on penalties, reach Liberta semi-finals

In Argentina, Flamengo defeated Estudiantes on penalties by 4-2, after losing in regular time by 1-0, securing their spot in the 2025 Libertadores semifinals. 

The Rubro-Negro actually had a good first half, withstanding the pressure from the stands, keeping possession, and even creating danger, such as with Saúl’s shots from outside the box. 

The Spanish midfielder even hit Muslera’s post.

However, at the end of the first half, Benedetti struck a beautiful first-time shot to put the Argentine team ahead on the scoreboard.

Some even say that goalkeeper Rossi made a mistake. 

After the break, Estudiantes came back even more determined to score a second goal.

Flamengo, on the other hand, took a while to "get going." But they eventually regained possession, despite the slow passing and lack of vertical play.

Even after the scare of seeing Benedetti score another goal (which was disallowed for offside), the Rubro-Negro team couldn’t manage to find the equalizer.

⚽ Penalties

Estudiantes: Sosa, Cetre converted; Benedetti missed

Flamengo: Jorginho, Luiz Araújo, Carrascal, Léo Pereira scored

🚦 What’s next

With this qualification, Flamengo will now face Racing in the semifinals.

The semifinals will take place on October 22 and 29.

The Rubro-Negro will be back on the field on Sunday (28), when they visit Corinthians at Neo Química Arena, for the 25th round of the Brasileirão.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

📸 LUIS ROBAYO - AFP or licensors