Negotiations finally cleared, and fans wonder: will the crowd fill the stands?
Estudiantes de La Plata announced that the first leg of the Libertadores semifinal against Flamengo will be played at the Estadio UNO Jorge Luis Hirschi.
The club confirmed via an official post that the 57‑meter venue will host the match. CONMEBOL rules demand at least 4,000 visiting supporters. Though the stadium holds 32,000, it previously couldn’t guarantee that quota without compromising safety. A deal between both clubs reshuffled seating and unlocked the approval. In my view, the home advantage could be decisive.
Consequently, the Pincha‑Mengao clash is set for Thursday, 15 October at 21:30 local time in La Plata. The return leg follows a week later, 22 October, at Rio’s iconic Maracanã, also kicking off at 21:30.
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Estudiantes to play at Estadio UNO against Flamengo in the Libertadores semifinal
All set for the Libertadores semifinal first leg! Let’s rally behind Estudiantes! pic.twitter.com/hyhnu4TpXl
— Estudiantes de La Plata (@EdelpOficial) September 24, 2026
Confirmed: All set for the Libertadores semifinal first leg! Let’s rally behind Estudiantes! pic.twitter.com/hyhnu4TpXl
The winner secures a ticket to the tournament’s grand final. Meanwhile, the other semifinal pits Fluminense against Palmeiras, promising a high‑octane Argentine‑Brazilian showdown.
São Paulo and Rio clashes are slated for 14 and 21 October. The final is earmarked for Saturday, 28 November at Montevideo’s Estadio Centenario. In La Plata, the atmosphere is already festive as the team prepares to defend home turf.
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