Estudiantes vs Flamengo: Copa Libertadores Semifinal Details

On October 15, 2026, Estudiantes de La Plata will host Brazilian giants Flamengo in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores semifinal at the UNO Jorge Luis Hirschi stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 21:30 local time and features a refereeing assignment by Paraguayan official Juan Gabriel Benítez.

Estudiantes advanced through the quarter-finals by eliminating Corinthians, while Flamengo progressed after defeating Independiente del Valle with an aggregate score of 3-1. Both teams have faced each other four times recently in continental competitions, including this year's group stage where Estudiantes drew at home and lost narrowly away in Rio de Janeiro.

The lineup for the first leg includes Fernando Muslera as goalkeeper for Estudiantes alongside forwards Tiago Palacios and Alexis Castro, while Flamengo fields Agustín Rossi with key players Bruno Henrique and Samuel Lino. Brazilian stars Gonzalo Plata and Anthony Valencia are also participating on behalf of their club.

Viewers in Ecuador can follow the game live via ESPN or Disney+ streaming services, whereas Fox Sports will broadcast it locally.