GOLAZONEWSFlamengo eliminated from Copa Libertadores by Estudiantes
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- Flamengo exited the Copa Libertadores semifinals following a penalty shootout loss to Estudiantes.
- The match remained scoreless at the Maracanã after a goalless draw in Buenos Aires.
- Lucas Paquetá apologized to fans for missing his penalty attempt.
Flamengo’s Copa Libertadores campaign concluded on Thursday night following a semifinal defeat to Estudiantes at the Maracanã. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, mirroring the result of the first leg held in Buenos Aires.
Despite playing with a numerical advantage for nearly the entire second half after Rodríguez was sent off, Flamengo was unable to break the deadlock. The tie was ultimately decided by a penalty shootout, which the Argentine side won 3-2.
Following the elimination, Lucas Paquetá issued an apology to the Flamengo supporters for failing to convert his spot-kick. With this victory, Estudiantes secured their place in the final of the tournament.