Overview
- Kickoff was moved to 21:50 local time after traffic delayed Flamengo’s team bus, a change agreed by tournament organizers, club officials and security.
- The tie resumes at El Cilindro with Flamengo protecting a 1-0 advantage from the first leg in Rio.
- Both teams published their starting XIs ahead of the decider, confirming the selections of coaches Gustavo Costas and Filipe Luís.
- Racing is without midfielder Santiago Sosa due to a facial fracture that forced a late adjustment in midfield.
- Flamengo arrives with one of the competition’s best defensive records at five goals conceded despite a weekend defeat to Fortaleza that cost them the Brasileirão lead.