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Flamengo hosts Estudiantes de La Plata in the Copa Libertadores semifinal second leg on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. Kickoff is 8:30 PM ET and 7:30 PM CT. In the United States, the match airs live on beIN SPORTS in English and beIN SPORTS en Español in Spanish, and streams on beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Fubo and Fanatiz.
The tie is level at 0-0 after a goalless first leg in La Plata. The winner advances to the final against Palmeiras, and another draw after 90 minutes sends the semifinal straight to a penalty shootout.
| Match | Flamengo vs Estudiantes de La Plata |
| Date | Thursday, October 22, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM CT / 5:30 PM PT |
| Competition | Copa Libertadores, Semifinal, 2nd Leg |
| U.S. TV | beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español |
| U.S. Stream | beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Fubo, Fanatiz |
| Venue | Maracana, Rio de Janeiro |
Where to Watch Flamengo vs Estudiantes
beIN SPORTS holds the exclusive U.S. rights to the Copa Libertadores, and this semifinal airs on both of its channels. beIN SPORTS carries the English language broadcast, and beIN SPORTS en Español carries the Spanish language broadcast.
Streaming viewers can watch either channel on Fubo, which carries both beIN channels in the United States. Fanatiz carries both channels as well and streams the match live.
beIN SPORTS CONNECT is the network’s own streaming service. It carries the match live for viewers with a subscription or a participating TV provider login.
Is Flamengo vs Estudiantes Free to Watch in the US?
No confirmed free option exists for this match. beIN SPORTS is a pay channel, and every confirmed streaming path requires a subscription or a TV provider login, so there is no legal free way to watch in the United States.
What Happened in the First Leg
Estudiantes and Flamengo drew 0-0 at Estadio UNO on Thursday, October 15. The Argentine side created the better chances and finished with 21 shots, but goalkeeper Agustin Rossi kept Flamengo level with six saves.
Flamengo did not register a single shot on target in La Plata, and Estudiantes goalkeeper Fernando Muslera finished the night without a save to make. Our first leg viewing guide has the full details from that match.
What Is at Stake
Palmeiras awaits the winner in the final. The Brazilian side advanced on Wednesday, beating Fluminense 5-3 on penalties after a 1-0 defeat on the night leveled the aggregate score at 2-2.
The final is set for November 28, 2026, at Estadio Centenario in Montevideo. If this tie is still level after 90 minutes at the Maracana, it goes straight to penalties, with no extra time.
Flamengo is the defending champion and is chasing a fifth Libertadores title. Estudiantes, a four-time winner, has not reached the final since 2009, and Brazilian clubs have won the last seven editions of the tournament.
Recent Form
Flamengo followed the first leg draw with a 3-0 win at Bahia on Sunday, a result that returned the club to the top of the Brasileirao standings. Flamengo is unbeaten in 11 straight matches in all competitions.
Estudiantes fielded a rotated side on Sunday and lost 2-1 at home to San Lorenzo. The Argentine club has won only one of its last seven matches in all competitions.
Team News
Flamengo is without defender Danilo, who had surgery after fracturing his jaw in two places against Fluminense. Playmaker Giorgian de Arrascaeta is very unlikely to feature, but midfielder Jorginho is available again after serving his suspension in the first leg.
Estudiantes received a major boost on Wednesday, when the Court of Arbitration for Sport cleared defender Marcos Rojo to play in the second leg. Whether the 36-year-old starts is head coach Alexander Medina’s decision.
Defenders Tomas Palacios and Leandro Gonzalez Pirez are also available again for Estudiantes. Both missed the first leg through yellow card accumulation.
Head-to-Head
This is the fourth meeting between the clubs this season. They drew 1-1 in La Plata on April 29 in the group stage, and Flamengo won the return match at the Maracana 1-0 on May 21, with Pedro scoring the only goal.
The clubs also met in last season’s quarterfinals. Flamengo won the first leg 2-1 at home, lost the second leg 1-0 in La Plata, and advanced on penalties.
Prediction
Flamengo’s home strength and deeper squad make the host the favorite, but Estudiantes needs only one goal to change the tie completely. Expect a tight match decided late: Flamengo 1-0 Estudiantes.
Flamengo vs Estudiantes FAQ
Is Flamengo vs Estudiantes on beIN SPORTS en Español?
Yes. beIN SPORTS en Español carries the Spanish language broadcast live in the United States, and the channel also streams on Fubo, Fanatiz and beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
What happens if the second leg ends in a draw?
With the aggregate score level, any draw after 90 minutes sends the semifinal to a penalty shootout. There is no extra time, and the winner faces Palmeiras in the final on November 28 in Montevideo.
