| Match Summary | |
| Match | Estudiantes vs Flamengo |
| Tournament | Copa Libertadores |
| Date | Thursday, October 15, 2026 |
| Time | 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT |
| TV Channels | beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español |
| Live Stream | Fubo, beIN SPORTS CONNECT |
How to watch Estudiantes vs Flamengo in the USA
In the United States, fans can watch the match on beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Español, with streaming available through Fubo and beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
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Match Preview: What’s at stake?
Estudiantes and Flamengo meet in La Plata for the first leg of the 2026 Copa Libertadores semifinals, with both clubs aiming to take a crucial step toward the continental title. The game will be played before the return leg at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro on October 22. The winner on aggregate will advance to the final on November 28 in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Team of Flamengo before the Brasileirao 2026 29th-round match (Source: Ricardo Moreira/Getty Images)
The matchup also brings a recent rivalry back into focus. The two teams faced each other in the previous edition of the tournament and again during the 2026 campaign, making this another important chapter in their growing history.
Estudiantes will look to use home-field advantage to establish a lead before traveling to Brazil for the decisive second leg. Flamengo, meanwhile, will aim to secure a positive result away from home before the return match in front of its supporters.
Both teams also have personnel concerns heading into the semifinal. Estudiantes will be without defenders Leandro Gonzalez Pirez and Tomas Palacios because of suspensions, while Gabriel Neves is sidelined with a fracture and Jalil Elias is a doubt. Marcos Rojo is expected to feature in defense, and Joaquin Correa could be available after recovering from injury.
Estudiantes vs Flamengo: Predicted Lineups
Estudiantes (4-2-3-1): Fernando Muslera; Gaston Benedetti, Marcos Rojo, Santiago Nunez, Eros Mancuso; Ezequiel Piovi, Alexis Castro; Joaquin Tobio Burgos, Baltasar Rodriguez, Tiago Palacios; Guido Carrillo.
Flamengo (4-2-3-1): Agustin Rossi; Alex Sandro, Leo Pereira, Leo Ortiz, Guillermo Varela; Saul Niguez, Erick Pulgar; Samuel Lino, Lucas Paqueta, Jorge Carrascal; Pedro.
What time is the Estudiantes vs Flamengo match?
The Estudiantes vs Flamengo match kicks off on Thursday, October 15, at 8:30 PM ET in the United States. The first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals will take place at Estadio UNO Jorge Luis Hirschi in La Plata, Argentina.
- Eastern Time: 8:30 PM
- Central Time: 7:30 PM
- Mountain Time: 6:30 PM
- Pacific Time: 5:30 PM
