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Overview
- Kickoff is Wednesday at 21:30 local time in Rio de Janeiro for the opening leg of the two-match tie.
- Flamengo enters in strong form after a 3–0 win over Botafogo and a 3–2 win over Palmeiras, with coach Filipe Luís urging caution over the full 180 minutes.
- The Maracanã has been a reliable stage for Flamengo against Argentine clubs, though a April loss to Central Córdoba ended their recent Libertadores home streak.
- Gustavo Costas struck a confident tone for Racing and regains Adrián Martínez, with midfielders Juan Nardoni and Santiago Sosa also available.
- Historically Flamengo holds a positive Libertadores record versus Argentine teams, Racing has not beaten Flamengo since 1992, and the winner will meet Palmeiras or LDU in the November 20 final in Lima.