Even with a little inspired performance, which culminated in a 1-0 defeat to Estudiantes (Argentina) in regular time, Flamengo had the brightness of goalkeeper Rossi to triumph by the 4-2 score in the penalty shootout, on Thursday (25) at Jorge Luis Hirschi stadium in Buenos Aires, and ensure the classification for the Libertadores Copa semifinals.
❤️🖤 @Flemish! The three -time champion of Conmebol #Libertadores is in another semifinal, in search of #Gloriaeterna. pic.twitter.com/f43cpzwszzz
– Conmebol Libertadores (@libertadoresbr) SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
Now the red-black finds Racing (Argentina) in the semifinals of the competition.
With the ball rolling the Flamengo could not put the proposal for the control game of the actions through the touch of the ball. Thus, it allowed the Argentine team, which needed victory in regulatory time to remain alive in the competition, betting on releases for center forward Carrillo, which won most of the disputes for the top against red-black defense.
In addition, coach Filipe Luís team performed a loose mark in midfield, which gave spaces to approach opposing players.
And the little application of Flamengo was eventually punished 46 minutes into the first half, when Nuñez crossed in the area and the ball left for Benedetti, who hit a first bomb that died in the back of the goal defended by Rossi.
🔴⚫️ Celebrates, @Flemish!
🏆 Conmebol #Libertadores pic.twitter.com/wkzwhtgvkg
– Conmebol Libertadores (@libertadoresbr) SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
In the final stage the Gávea team offered even more spaces for Estudiantes, and was almost disqualified after 27 minutes, when goalkeeper Muslera launched Carrillo, who chose head to Benedetti, who was free to advance and hit coverage to beat goalkeeper Rossi. But the bid was invalidated by the judge, who, with the help of VAR (video referee), confirmed the irregular position of the defender of the Argentine team.
As the score lasted until the final whistle, the vacancy had to be defined in the maximum penalties. And in penalty kicks the goalkeeper Rossi was decisive, defending the Ascacibar and Benedetti kicks to ensure the 4-2 win.
Fall of São Paulo
Who said goodbye to the continental competition was São Paulo. Even as long as the support of a crowded Morumbis, the team led by Argentine coach Hernán Crespo was defeated by 1 to 0 by LDU (Ecuador).
✔️✈️ stamped passport to @Ldu_oficial!
👉 The vacancy for the Conmebol semifinal #Libertadores It’s from the Ecuadorian team 🇪🇨🏆 pic.twitter.com/s0sv8rhxjb
– Conmebol Libertadores (@libertadoresbr) SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
Needing goals after being defeated by 2-0 in the quarterfinals match, São Paulo has launched the attack from the first movements of the match. But he bumped into the good defenses of the opposing goalkeeper. And 40 minutes in the first half the situation was complicated once and for all, when LDU fitted quickly counterattack that culminated in Medina’s finishing to the background of the goal defended by Rafael.
In the final stage the tricolor continued to try on the basis of will, but was disorganized and could not beat goalkeeper Gonzalo Valle. In this way LDU will be the opponent of Palmeiras in the semifinals.
