Conmebol officially confirmed the venue for the first leg match between Estudiantes and Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores de América semifinals, resolving recent logistical uncertainties.
South America’s top football governing body this week put an end to all speculation regarding a venue change for the anticipated international clash. There were behind-the-scenes concerns due to regulatory requirements for the away fan sector, but the situation has been duly normalized for the continental tournament.
Flamengo finally knows where they will face off against the traditional Argentine club in the first match of the decisive series. This confirmation brings peace of mind to the technical committee and board’s planning for the trip logistics to La Plata.
Venue Confirmed in Argentina
The first leg will take place at the traditional Estádio Jorge Luis Hirschi, Estudiantes’ home ground. This confirmation dispels rumors that the match might be moved to a neutral venue or one with greater capacity due to Conmebol’s security and protocol requirements.
The host club’s board managed to meet the entity’s regulations for ticket allocation and accommodation of visiting fans. With this, the typical Copa Libertadores atmosphere is guaranteed in the Argentine cauldron.
Schedule and Next Steps
The first leg is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, at 9:30 PM, on Argentine soil. The decisive second leg for a spot in the final will take place in Rio de Janeiro on the 22nd of the same month, with Flamengo as the home team.
According to the M360 Team, the physical and tactical preparation of the Rio de Janeiro team already takes into account the characteristics of the opponent’s pitch. The winner of this knockout tie will face the winner of the clash between Fluminense and LDU in the final.
The M360 Team expects Flamengo to intensify training in the coming weeks to reach peak physical condition for the decisive stretch of the season. The Copa Libertadores grand final is scheduled for November 28, at Estádio Centenário, in Montevideo, Uruguay.
