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Filipe Luís' Team Achieves Classification to the Quarterfinals of the Libertadores

Flamengo returned to victory over Internacional on Wednesday (20), with a 2-0 score, and guaranteed classification to the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. Now, Mengão is preparing to face Estudiantes (ARG) in search of a spot in the next phase. With the victory, Flamengo even surpassed São Paulo and became the third Brazilian team with the most wins in the competition.

This is because, with the positive result against Internacional, Flamengo reached 106 victories in the history of the Libertadores, with 188 games played. Meanwhile, São Paulo has 105 wins in 217 matches. Finally, Rubro-Negro is only behind Palmeiras, with 143, and Grêmio, with 112.

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When does Flamengo return to the field for the Libertadores?

Flamengo, now, faces Estudiantes in search of a spot in the semifinals of the Libertadores. The Argentine team advanced in the tournament after eliminating Cerro Porteño (PAR) 1-0 on aggregate. Thus, the first game is expected to take place between September 16 and 18, while the return match is scheduled to take place between September 23 and 25 of the same month.

In addition, just like against Internacional, Flamengo will decide the confrontation away from home. This is because Estudiantes finished the group stage with 12 points, while the Most Beloved scored only 11. Thus, the first game will be played at the Maracanã, while the decisive match will take place at the Estádio Jorge Luis Hirschi, in Argentina.

What is Flamengo's next game?

After qualifying in the Libertadores, Flamengo returns to focus on the dispute of the Brazilian Championship. Filipe Luís' team returns to the field on Monday (25) to face Vitória, at 9 pm (Brasília time), at the Maracanã, for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship. Thus, as usual, Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet.

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