Estudiantes will meet Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores semi-finals, setting up a cross-border contest between La Plata and Rio de Janeiro for a place in South America’s biggest club final.
CONMEBOL has confirmed the matchdays and kick-off times for the decisive stage of the tournament, with Estudiantes now turning their attention to the Brazilian side in the next round.
A continental semi-final awaits
The tie gives Estudiantes a major challenge against Flamengo, one of Brazil’s leading forces on the continental stage. The Argentine club will carry the weight of its Libertadores history into a two-legged semi-final against opponents accustomed to competing deep into the competition.
For Flamengo, the trip south to face Estudiantes adds another demanding stop to a campaign that has taken them through the continent. The winner will advance to the Copa Libertadores final.
