{
  "id": 14853802,
  "title": "Flamengo secure 0-0 draw in La Plata in Copa Libertadores semi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/flamengo-secure-0-0-draw-in-la-plata-in-copa-libertadores-semi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T03:00:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/flamengo-secure-0-0-draw-030057295.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Flamengo secured a 0-0 draw against Argentine team Estudiantes in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores semi-final in La Plata. This result allows Flamengo to return to the Maracana Stadium next week with a 0-0 scoreline. Estudiantes, the only non-Brazilian team remaining in the competition, had the better of the chances but struggled to convert them. The match saw Estudiantes approach with more ambition, yet lacked precision in the final third against Flamengo's deep-lying defensive strategy. The winner of this leg will face either Palmeiras or Fluminense in the final, which is set to take place on November 28 at Estadio Centenario in Montevideo. In the other semi-final, Palmeiras will contest the return leg against Fluminense after defeating the latter 2-1 away on Wednesday. Palmeiras, who lost to Flamengo in last year's final in Lima, will host the return leg in Sao Paulo next Wednesday. Flamengo aims to win their fifth Copa Libertadores title, following their victories in 1981, 2019, 2022, and 2025.",
  "summary": "Reigning champions Flamengo will take a 0-0 scoreline back to the Maracana next week after stifling Estudiantes de La Plata in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores semi-final on Thursday.Argentine outfit Estudiantes, the only non-Brazilian team left in the final four of South America's premier club competition, had the better of the chances on a frustrating night in La Plata.",
  "key_points": [
    "Flamengo secures 0-0 draw against Estudiantes in Copa Libertadores",
    "Estudiantes had better chances but lacked precision in final third",
    "Winner faces Palmeiras or Fluminense in Copa Libertadores final"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Flamengo's defensive approach preserves their tournament hopes while leaving the lone non-Brazilian side with the burden of needing a decisive goal at home to advance.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Palmeiras beat Fluminense 2-1 in Copa Libertadores semifinal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/palmeiras-beat-fluminense-2-1-in-copa-libertadores-semifinal",
        "published": "2026-10-16T04:57:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}