Soccer
Flamengo draws with Estudiantes, remains leader of Group A and undefeated in the Copa Libertadores 2026
Flamengo took the lead with a goal from Luiz Araújo, but managed to draw in the second half in a match played in La Plata, Argentina.
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The party is also marked by extra-deportive factors, such as Arrascaeta's injury in the first half, diagnosed as a right-wing clavicle fracture, and arbitration decisions that generated protests throughout the meeting. Therefore, Flamengo maintains a positive streak: eight parties without defeat, with defensive solidity and competitiveness as a visitor.
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The game
The party started with Students imposing their will, pressing with large balloons and maintaining a strong presence in the offensive third. Flamengo, for its part, demonstrated its effectiveness in every space.
In the 33rd minute, Leonardo Jardim's team opened the marker with a shot of great speed and precision. Samuel Lino gave a pass in perfect depth to Bruno Henrique, who gave up the balloon to Luiz Araújo, who, solo by the right, lifted the balloon to the bottom of the red. This was the third goal of the season for number 7.
The game also extended an important record for Bruno Henrique: he achieved 44 direct participations in goals in the history of the Copa Libertadores, becoming the Brazilian with the most contributions in the competition.
Before resting, Flamengo also had to deal with the departure of Arrascaeta, which, after 21 minutes, abandoned the playing field behind an entrance and was taken to the hospital, where a fracture in the right clavicle was confirmed.
In the second half, Estudiantes increased the pressure and began to occupy more ground in attack. The draw ended after a series of shots inside the area, 10 minutes later, when Carrillo got the rebound after a Rossi stop: 1-1.
Furthermore, hubo quejas sobre la posible omisión de some letters en jugadas que involucraban a Emerson Royal y Bruno Henrique, which increased the tension in the encounter.
In the final minutes, the Argentine team continued to press, but Rossi made good stops that ensured the draw at home.
With this result, Flamengo reaches seven points and remains at the front of Group A of the Conmebol Libertadores. Students are in second place with five points, while Independiente Medellín (1) and Cusco (0) complete the group.
Estudiantes de La Plata
Fernando Muslera; Eric Meza, González Pírez, Tomás Palacios and Gastón Benedetti; Ezequiel Piovi, Gabriel Neves (Brian Aguirre), Mikel Amondarain and Facundo Farías (Edwuin Cetré); Tiago Palacios (Adolfo Gaich) and Guido Carrillo (Alexis Castro).Coach: Alexander Medina.
Flamengo
Rossi; Emerson Royal, Danilo, Vitão and Alex Sandro; Everton Araújo and Jorginho; Luiz Araújo (Plata), De Arrascaeta (Jorge Carrascal) and Samuel Lino (Saúl); Bruno Henrique (Pedro).Coach: Leonardo Jardim.
agenda of the week
Flamengo returns to the court next Sunday (03) to face Vasco, at 16 pm, in Maracaná, for the 14th round of the 2026 Brasileño Championship.
Credits
Estudiantes 1 x 1 Flamengo – Conmebol Libertadores | 3rd round | Group ALocation: Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi – La PlataCloses and time: 04/29/2026, at 21:30 amReferees: Piero Maza (CHI), José Retamal (CHI) and Miguel Rocha (CHI)Yellow cards: Tiago Palacios (EST), Facundo Farías (EST), Emerson Royal (FLA), Tomás Palacios (EST) and Ezequiel Piovi (EST)Red cards: Leonardo Jardim (FLA) and Cacique Medina (EST)Goals: Luiz Araújo (33'1. time) and Guido Carrillo (10'2. time).
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