Flamengo Seize 2-1 First-Leg Lead Over Estudiantes in Libertadores

Flamengo carries a narrow first-leg advantage into next week’s return match in La Plata.

Overview

Pedro scored after 15 seconds, setting a Flamengo Libertadores record and reaching his 150th goal for the club.
Right-back Guillermo Varela made it 2-0 in the ninth minute from an Ayrton Lucas cross.
Estudiantes pulled one back in the final minute, with attribution differing between a Leo Pereira own goal (AP) and a Carrillo strike (OneFootball).
OneFootball reported a late red card for Flamengo’s Gonzalo Plata.
The return leg is next Thursday in La Plata, where Flamengo would advance with a draw, and they host Vasco on Sunday before traveling.