Estudiantes de La Plata will host Flamengo this Thursday in the first leg of the 2026 Libertadores semifinals. The winner moves on to the November 28 final against the victor of the Palmeiras‑Fluminense tie. Kick‑off is set for 21:30 at the UNO Jorge Luis Hirschi stadium, refereed by Paraguayan Juan Benítez, televised on Fox Sports and streamed via the premium tier of Disney+. Live minute‑by‑minute updates will be posted on canchallena.com.
The Pincha has cemented its place among South America’s top four after edging out Corinthians 2‑1 on aggregate. After a 1‑1 draw at home, the Argentine side scraped a narrow win in Brazil. Meanwhile, Flamengo eliminated Independiente del Valle with a 2‑0 triumph in Ecuador and a 1‑1 draw at the Maracanã. In my view, Estudiantes’ defensive grit could surprise many.
The two clubs last met in the current tournament’s group stage. In Argentina they drew 1‑1, goals from Guido Carrillo and Luiz Araújo. In Brazil, Flamengo secured a 1‑0 win thanks to Pedro. The most recent knockout‑stage clash came last year’s 2025 quarter‑finals, when the Brazilians advanced on penalties after a 1‑1 aggregate.
Estudiantes (LP) vs. Flamengo: everything you need to know
The match is slated for Thursday 21:30 in La Plata and can be watched live on Fox Sports or streamed on Disney+ Premium. If you have Flow, Telecentro Play or DGO, you can also tune in through your cable provider. Real‑time stats and minute‑by‑minute coverage are available on canchallena.com.
What do the odds say?
Betting platforms give Flamengo the edge to win Thursday’s showdown, offering odds as high as 2.12 versus 4.50 for an Estudiantes victory, with a draw priced around 3.00. If Flamengo clinches the game, will they carry that momentum into the final?