Estudiantes vs. Flamengo: Live Coverage, Historical Rivalry, and Key Controversies in Libertadores 2025
The second leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals features Estudiantes de La Plata hosting Flamengo, aiming to overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first match at Maracaná. The match will be broadcast live and free in the USA via Fubo, Fanatiz, and beIN SPORTS, with kickoff scheduled for 21:30 local time in La Plata. Estudiantes, a team with four Libertadores titles, relies on its historic resilience and past epic victories, including a notable 1994 Supercopa win over Flamengo, to motivate a comeback. The team’s recent performances include eliminating Cerro Porteño and defeating defending champions Botafogo, despite being considered underdogs against Flamengo, which boasts one of the most expensive squads in South America and leads the Brazilian league. The match has been marked by controversy, notably a mistaken red card for Ecuadorian Gonzalo Plata in the first game, which was later rescinded by Conmebol after review. Estudiantes’ coach Eduardo Domínguez emphasized the team’s belief in their strength and resilience, acknowledging Flamengo’s superiority but confident in their capacity for a historic upset. The game will be refereed by Chilean Piero Maza, with the winner facing Racing in the semifinals. Past encounters include Estudiantes’ memorable 1994 victory over Flamengo in the Supercopa and their current quest to reach the Libertadores semifinals for the first time since 2009. The article also highlights the tactical and motivational aspects of Estudiantes’ approach, their historical significance in South American football, and the ongoing rivalry fueled by recent controversies and historic matches.
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