Exciting game later on as Flamengo host Racing Club

Flamengo and Racing Club face each other this Thursday at the Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã) for a match of the Grp.A of the Copa Libertadores.

After facing Vasco in Brazil Serie A, Flamengo turn their attention to the Copa Libertadores where they challenge Racing Club. On arrival at this matchday, Mário Jorge's team has recorded a four-game unbeaten sequence in the Libertadores 2023. On the other hand, Fernando Gago's team is on a scoring run that has seen them score at least one goal a game in their past 4 matches in the Libertadores 2023. Digging back into the archives highlights that Flamengo and Racing Club have faced each other five times, with Fernando Gago's team holding the advantage: 1 victory, against 0 victories of Mário Jorge's team. Specifically in the Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã), Racing Club and Flamengo have both 0 victories.

In the Copa Libertadores, three games were played between the two teams, with 0 wins for Racing Club, 3 draws and 0 wins for Flamengo.

Considering the Libertadores 2023, from Flamengo's most influential players, Arturo Vidal has entered the field 4 times, and Gabi is the one with more minutes played (360). Gabi is the current best scorer with 2 goals. As for Racing Club, Emiliano Insúa participated in 4 games, and Leonardo Sigali is the one with more minutes played (360). Juan Nardoni has scored 1 goal, the most across Racing Club's squad.

The last meeting between the two teams ended with a draw, 1x1. Flamengo are given the favouritism to win this match.