Flamengo and Estudiantes draw 0-0 in Copa Libertadores semi-final first leg
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Flamengo held Estudiantes de La Plata to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores semi-final on October 15. Estudiantes created more opportunities throughout the match but failed to convert them into goals. The second leg will take place at Maracana, with Flamengo seeking to defend their title from last year. The winner of this tie will face either Palmeiras or Fluminense in the upcoming final on November 28.
- •Match ended in a 0-0 stalemate in La Plata.
- •Estudiantes had more chances but could not find the net.
- •Second leg will be played at Maracana next week.
- •Flamengo seeks a fifth Libertadores title.
- •Palmeiras leads 2-1 in the other semi-final against Fluminense.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Flamengo secure 0-0 draw in La Plata in Copa Libertadores semi
- 2:34 AMYahoo Sports — Flamengo grinds out a 0-0 draw at Estudiantes in the Copa Libertadores semifinal
"Reigning champions Flamengo will take a 0-0 scoreline back to the Maracana next week after stifling Estudiantes de La Plata in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores semi-final on Thursday.Argentine outfit Estudiantes, the only non-Brazilian team left in the final four of South America's premier club competition, had the better of the chances on a frustrating night in La Plata.
"BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Reigning champions Flamengo secured a valuable 0–0 draw away against Estudiantes de La Plata on Thursday in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores semifinal.Nicknamed “Mengão,” the Brazilian side is aiming to become the first back-to-back Copa Libertadores champions since Palmeiras accomplished the feat in 2020–21.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 3:00 AMFlamengo secure 0-0 draw in La Plata in Copa Libertadores semi
Reigning champions Flamengo will take a 0-0 scoreline back to the Maracana next week after stifling Estudiantes de La Plata in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores semi-final on Thursday.Argentine outfit Estudiantes, the only non-Brazilian team left in the final four of South America's premier club competition, had the better of the chances on a frustrating night in La Plata.
- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 2:34 AMFlamengo grinds out a 0-0 draw at Estudiantes in the Copa Libertadores semifinal
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Reigning champions Flamengo secured a valuable 0–0 draw away against Estudiantes de La Plata on Thursday in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores semifinal.Nicknamed “Mengão,” the Brazilian side is aiming to become the first back-to-back Copa Libertadores champions since Palmeiras accomplished the feat in 2020–21.
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