Libertadores Night! Flamengo takes the field this Thursday (18), at 21:30 pm, at Maracanã, to face Estudiantes (ARG) in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the continental competition. Rubro-Negro begins its journey in search of reaching its fourth semifinal of the tournament.

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Coach Filipe Luís will have two key players back for the match: Bruno Henrique and Varela trained normally and are available. Léo Ortiz also returns to the team after serving a suspension in the last Brasileirão match. Alex Sandro and Jorginho are also recovering from their respective injuries. 

Retrospect

Flamengo and Estudiantes have faced each other only eight times in history, with Estudiantes having the upper hand. Flamengo won three, drew four, and lost one. All of these matches were part of the former Copa Libertadores Champions League. 

In total, the Mais Querido has played 25 matches against Argentine teams in the history of the Libertadores, with 13 wins, nine draws and only three losses. Check out the clashes: River Plate (5 times), Vélez Sarsfield (4 times), Racing (4 times), San Lorenzo (2 times), Lanús (2 times), Boca Juniors (2 times), Defensa y Justicia (2 times), Talleres (2 times) and Central Córdoba (2 times).

Arbitration

Referee: Andres Rojas (COL)

Assistants: Alexander Guzman (COL) and Jhon A. Leon (COL)

VAR: Nicolas Gallo (COL).