Fifteen seconds, this was the time when Flamengo fans had to wait to release the first scream of goal on Thursday night (18) at the Maracanã stadium. In a match transmitted by National radioGávea’s red-black was better for most of the confrontation and defeated Estudiantes (Argentina) by 2-1 to leave in the search for a place in the Copa Libertadores semifinals of America.
🟥⬛ Victory in Maracanã!
👉 @Flemish overcame @Edelpoficial In the first game by the quarterfinals of Conmebol #Libertadores🏆 pic.twitter.com/qfeolj5fd3
– Conmebol Libertadores (@libertadoresbr) SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
Pushed by a crowded Maracanã, coach Filipe Luís team has pressed the Argentine team since the initial whistle. And this bet needed only 15 seconds to work. In the first move of the match, the center forward Pedro received a pass at the entrance of the area and tabulated with Plata before getting rid of the marking of Núñez with a spin and beat to overcome the experienced Uruguayan goalkeeper Muslera.
After opening the scoring, the Gávea team increased the pressure and reached the second after eight minutes. The side Ayrton Lucas advanced in speed on the left and crossed to Varela, who hit a first volley to mark a great goal.
😅⚽️ Adm blinked, Pedro scored!
🔴⚫️ 1-0 Pro @Flemish So far!
🏆 Wednesdays | Conmebol #Libertadores pic.twitter.com/gjwyycschi
– Conmebol Libertadores (@libertadoresbr) SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
From then on Flamengo began to show another quality that is a direct result of the work of coach Filipe Luís, the control of the game from the touch of the ball. With this, the Gávea team suffered little before Estudiantes until the final minutes of the second half.
But at 36 minutes, a bid changed the dynamics of the confrontation. The Ecuadorian striker Plata received the second yellow card and was eventually expelled (in very controversial marking). With one more man Estudiantes began to risk more and managed to discount in the 45th minute with striker Carrillo.
💪 #Gloriaeterna! 🤩
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– Conmebol Libertadores (@libertadoresbr) SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
This result left Flamengo in a good situation for the return match of the quarterfinals, which will be played from 9:30 pm (GMT) next Thursday (25) at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium in Buenos Aires. The red-black advances even in case of a draw.
Defeat of São Paulo
Who had a journey to forget was São Paulo, who, playing at Casablanca stadium, at Quito’s 2,850 meters, was defeated 2-0 by LDU (Ecuador) in the confrontation of the quarterfinals of the continental competition.
⚽🇪🇨 Victory of @ldu_oficial! In Ecuador, it hit the @saopaulofc 2-0 in the quarterfinals game of Conmebol #Libertadores!
🔜 The return happens on September 25, in São Paulo!#Gloriaeterna pic.twitter.com/43dxvnfboj
– Conmebol Libertadores (@libertadoresbr) SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
The team led by Argentine coach Hernán Crespo even had a good start. But the Ecuadorian team did not take time to take control of the actions and opened the scoring at 14 minutes of the initial stage, when Adalla launched Bryan Ramírez, who hit the first to overcome goalkeeper Rafael.
After the break Sao Paulo even had opportunities to score his goal, especially with striker Luciano, but was not efficient and ended up seeing LDU expanding his advantage at 32 minutes with striker Estrada.
With this, Tricolor will have to win by at least two difference next Thursday at Morumbis to force the penalty shootout. The classification at the end of 90 minutes will only be possible in the event of a three -goal triumph.
