Looking to secure qualification in the Libertadores, Flamengo takes the field this Wednesday (29) to face Estudiantes, at 21:30 pm, at the Jorge Luis Hirschi stadium, in La Plata, Argentina. The match is valid for the third round of Group A of the Conmebol Libertadores.

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Flamengo is also defending another important milestone this season: if they win, the team managed by Leonardo Jardim will achieve their eighth consecutive victory. For the match, the Portuguese coach will be without three players:

Leo Pereira

After suffering a deep cut to his left shin during the match against Atlético-MG, the defender needed stitches at the Arena MRV. He is still in the healing process and was not included in the squad for the trip.

Erick Thumb

The midfielder continues to work on the field alongside the physiotherapy and physical conditioning teams.

Lucas Paqueta

The midfielder is following the recovery schedule established by the club's Medical Department.

Retrospect

Flamengo and Estudiantes have faced each other nine times in history, with Flamengo holding the advantage: four wins, four draws, and two losses. In their last encounter, after a 1-0 defeat in regulation time, Flamengo won 4-2 on penalties, securing their place in the Libertadores semi-finals.

Arbitration

Referee: Piero Maza (CHI)
Assistants: Jose Retamal (CHI) and Miguel Rocha (CHI)
VAR: Juan Lara (CHI)

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