racing a brave stop will be played this Thursday in Brazil, against Flamengo for the Copa Libertadoresbut with the certainty of having their ticket to the round of 16 fastened, thanks to the tie this Wednesday between Aucas and Ñublense in Ecuador (0-0).
With this result, corresponding to the penultimate date of the group stage, the Academy (10 points) became unattainable for Chileans (5) and Ecuadorians (4). The only threat from Fernando Gago’s men is now Flamengo, who with 5 units has the mathematical possibility of still taking first place in the area.
Racing and Flamengo will play from 9 pm at the Maracana in Rio de Janeirowith arbitration by the Uruguayan Gustavo Tejera and Fox Sports television.
The last date of Group A It will be played on Wednesday 28, at 9:30 p.m., with Racing as the local for Ñublense and Flamengo doing the same with Aucas.
probable formations
- Flamengo: Matheus Cunha; Wesley, Fabricio Bruno, David Luiz and Ayrton Lucas; Erick Pulgar, Matheus Franca, Thiago Maia, De Arrascaeta; Gabriel and Peter. DT: Jorge Sampaoli.
- Racing: Arias; Mura, Sigali, Piovi, G. Rojas; Moreno, Oroz, J. Gomez, M. Rojas; Hauch, Guerrero. DT: Fernando Gago.