Overview
- Kickoff is Wednesday at 21:30 local time at El Cilindro in Avellaneda, with Chile’s Piero Maza refereeing and coverage in Argentina on Fox Sports and Telefé, plus streaming on Disney+.
- Competition rules: Racing needs a two‑goal win to advance directly, a one‑goal win forces penalties, while a draw or Flamengo win sends Flamengo to the final in Lima on November 29.
- Racing adjusts after Sosa’s maxillary fracture and surgery, with Juan Ignacio Nardoni expected to step in and Bruno Zuculini likely dropping deeper; right flank options include Facundo Mura or Gastón Martirena.
- Flamengo travels without striker Pedro due to a fractured forearm, and reports indicate center back Léo Ortiz could return after an ankle issue.
- Gustavo Costas’ side leans on a strong recent home record against Brazilian opponents as a capacity crowd of roughly 55–60 thousand readies for the decisive night.