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THANKS, FANS!

It was worth it to stay with us and follow every moment of Barcelona x Flamengo. The Brazilians beat the Ecuadorians 2-0 in Ecuador and qualified for the Libertadores final tonight. We're done here. You follow everything from Brazilian and world sports here on VAVEL. Thanks for the company.

September 29, 2021 10:29 PM ET

BEST MOMENTS:

Did you miss the goals and the game? That's okay. Watch the best moments of the match here:

September 29, 2021 10:28 PM ET

THE FINAL:

Flamengo and Palmeiras will make the grand final of the Libertadores 2021. Curiosity, both were the last champions of the Libertadores: Flamengo in 2019 and Palmeiras in 2020. The match will be held on November 27 in Montevideo.

September 29, 2021 10:27 PM ET

WENT TO TEARS!

Barcelona icon and squad leader Damián Díaz cried after the team's elimination and was consoled by his teammates. Barcelona played a good game, but was no match for Flamengo and is eliminated.

September 29, 2021 10:26 PM ET

STATISTICS:

Barcelona 0x2 Flamengo

Shots: 18x11

Shots on goal: 6x4

Possession: 52% x 48%

Fouls: 9x8

Yellow cards: 2x2

Offside: 0x1

Corners: 4x3

September 29, 2021 10:25 PM ET

HISTORIC!

For the third time in history Flamengo is a finalist in the Copa Libertadores. The team also arrived in 1981 and 2019, and both times they became champions. Now it is against Palmeiras, on November 27, in Montevideo.

September 29, 2021 10:23 PM ET

END GAME!

FLAMENGO BEATS BARCELONA AND QUALIFIES FOR THE FINAL OF THE LIBERTADORES 2021! HISTORIC!

September 29, 2021 10:22 PM ET

92'

And we get into a training rhythm. All that's left is to close, judge.

September 29, 2021 10:21 PM ET

+3"

Three minutes of extra time in this second half.

September 29, 2021 10:19 PM ET

89'

Barcelona exchanges passes in the attack. The Ecuadorians try a little goal of honor. A cross in the area is cut by Renê.

September 29, 2021 10:18 PM ET

87'

Gabigol receives the ball at speed and is caught offside. All stopped.

September 29, 2021 10:17 PM ET

DIEGO ALVES!

Damián Diaz receives in the area and heads the ball into the goal, Diego Alves stretches out and saves.

September 29, 2021 10:15 PM ET

85'

Barcelona have a corner kick in their favor. There are just over 5 minutes left in the match!

September 29, 2021 10:14 PM ET

OLÉ!

Barcelona fans continue to shout Olé at every touch of the ball of the Ecuadorian team.

September 29, 2021 10:13 PM ET

BURRAI SAVES!

Gabigol tabbed with Everton Ribeiro, came face to face with Burrai and shot. The goalkeeper came out at the feet of the striker and played for a corner.

September 29, 2021 10:11 PM ET

10'

10 minutes for Flamengo to reach their third Libertadores final in history. Barcelona fans shout Olé as their team's players exchange passes even though they are losing.

September 29, 2021 10:09 PM ET

STOP GAME!

Mastriani, Barcelona player, is down on the ground and will be replaced.

In: Lopez and Oyola

Out: Mastriani and Piñatares

September 29, 2021 10:08 PM ET

CHANGE:

At Flamengo:

Enter: Bruno Viana and Pedro

Out: Andreas Pereira and Arrascaeta

September 29, 2021 10:05 PM ET

75'

Gabigol receives from Everton Ribeiro, tries to dribble and gets the corner.

September 29, 2021 10:05 PM ET

73'

Gabigol tables with Everton Ribeiro and finishes dangerously to the right of Burrai's goal.

September 29, 2021 10:03 PM ET

72'

Mastriani receives a cross from the left and heads it away.

September 29, 2021 10:01 PM ET

71'

Barcelona crosses from the right side of the attack, Flamengo takes all of them and gets the side.

September 29, 2021 10:00 PM ET

70'

Castillo tries to find Damián Diaz in the area, but Flamengo's defense pulls it away.

September 29, 2021 10:00 PM ET

FLAMENGO CHANGE

In: Michael and Renê

Out: Bruno Henrique and Filipe Luís

September 29, 2021 9:59 PM ET

69'

FOUL! Yellow card to Piñatares for committing a hard foul on Bruno Henrique.

September 29, 2021 9:58 PM ET

67'

Tumult: Barcelona and Flamengo players get into an altercation in the Rubro-Negra area. Arão receives a yellow card.

September 29, 2021 9:56 PM ET

65'

Perlaza's long shot, Diego Alves was attentive and follows up. The ball goes to the outside. Flamengo's goalkeeper stays down on the ground taking time.

September 29, 2021 9:55 PM ET

64'

Arrascaeta crosses to Gabigol inside the area, but the defense moves away.

September 29, 2021 9:53 PM ET

62'

Flamengo doesn't suffer at this moment. It manages to neutralize the opponent's attack and attacks with tranquility.

September 29, 2021 9:52 PM ET

60'

Gabigol is launched on a counterattack, but is caught offside.

September 29, 2021 9:49 PM ET

57'

Barcelona's defense gets in the way and Gabigol almost takes advantage. Burrai comes out at the feet of the striker and saves.

September 29, 2021 9:46 PM ET

SUBSTITUITIONS:

OUT: Carlos Garces and Michael Carcelen

IN: Gabriel Cortez and Jonathan Perlaza
 

September 29, 2021 9:45 PM ET

PANORAMA:

To qualify, Barcelona needs to score five goals now. They have to beat Flamengo 5-2, or by a three-goal margin.

September 29, 2021 9:44 PM ET

54'

Barcelona finishes without much danger.

September 29, 2021 9:43 PM ET

49 - GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL

OF FLAMENGOOOOO! Everton Ribeiro rolls the ball to Bruno Henrique for a 2-0 win over Barcelona.

September 29, 2021 9:39 PM ET

48'

Arrascaeta receives the ball and is fouled. León receives a yellow card.

September 29, 2021 9:37 PM ET

47'

Barcelona presses hard at this point, two balls explode in the Flamengo defense.

September 29, 2021 9:36 PM ET

45'

Damian Díaz is launched in the attack, goes off alone at speed, but Filipe Luís appears to recover.

September 29, 2021 9:35 PM ET

STARTS

Ball rolling for the second half of Barcelona 0x1 Flamengo.

In Barcelona Preciado left to enter Damian Díaz.

September 29, 2021 9:34 PM ET

WE BACK!

Players returning to the playing field. Barcelona comes with changes. Game will restart.

September 29, 2021 9:33 PM ET

STATISTICS:

Barcelona 0x1 Flamengo

Shots: 8x5

Shots on goal: 5x1

Ball possession: 48% x 52%

Fouls: 4x3

Yellow cards: 0x1

Corners: 1x1


 

September 29, 2021 9:32 PM ET

HALF TIME

End of the first half! Flamengo goes 1-0 up against Barcelona and is 45 minutes away from the Libertadores final!

September 29, 2021 9:18 PM ET

47'

Flamengo controls the actions and possession at the end of the first half. It seems to be waiting for the break. Barcelona wants the tie.

September 29, 2021 9:17 PM ET

+3

We go to 48 minutes in this first half. Judge gave 3 extra time.

September 29, 2021 9:15 PM ET

44'

Mastriani receives the ball inside the box, hits it unbalanced and without force into the goal. Diego Alves makes the save calmly.

September 29, 2021 9:15 PM ET

41'

Garces receives on the left and crosses into the area, but Diego Alves comes out well and keeps the ball.

September 29, 2021 9:12 PM ET

40'

Preciado is launched in the attack from the right, Rodrigo Caio follows and the Ecuadorian comes out with the ball and everything.

September 29, 2021 9:11 PM ET

38'

Preciado tries to move forward on the right, but Filipe Luís cut off.

September 29, 2021 9:09 PM ET

36'

Bruno Henrique helps in the defense and delivers the ball to the Ecuadorian striker. Luckily for Flamengo, the defense managed to clear the danger.

September 29, 2021 9:07 PM ET

35'

Everton Ribeiro receives on the right, opens and hits over the goal. Out, without much danger.

September 29, 2021 9:06 PM ET

32'

Barcelona puts pressure. They try to get the equalizer in the first half. The Ecuadorian team needs to score 4 goals to qualify.

September 29, 2021 9:03 PM ET

DIEGO ALVES!

The goalkeeper closed the goal once again! Pineida received the ball inside the box after a poor clearance and Diego Alves came out at the foot of the Ecuadorian player to save Flamengo.

September 29, 2021 8:59 PM ET

27'

Bruno Henrique received in the middle, advanced and rolled to Arrascaeta and said: do it! The number 14 took the ball badly and cut it off!

September 29, 2021 8:59 PM ET

26'

Barcelona tries to arrive, puts the ball inside the area, but Rodrigo Caio takes it all away.

September 29, 2021 8:57 PM ET

23' - LOST!

Barcelona almost equalized! A dangerous free-kick from Barcelona, Diego Alves deflected it into the box and Martinez shot wide!

September 29, 2021 8:54 PM ET

22'

Now it was Gabigol who missed! The goalkeeper got in the way and the ball went out of the way.

September 29, 2021 8:52 PM ET

IN THE POST!

Bruno Henrique received the cross and headed it back, putting it in the path of Andreas Pereira. The Flamengo midfielder shot and hit the post!

September 29, 2021 8:51 PM ET

DIEGO ALVEEEES!!!

Barcelona responded quickly! On the right side of the attack, after Flamengo's defense lost some time, Pineida received the ball inside the area and shot. Diego Alves saved.

September 29, 2021 8:50 PM ET

THE GOAL

Everton Ribeiro received Arão in the middle of the field and played in front of Bruno Henrique. He ran and arrived before Burrai, dribbled the goalkeeper and then it was easy. He just had to push it into the net. Flamengo in front.

September 29, 2021 8:49 PM ET

GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!

FLAMENGO!!! BRUNO HENRIQUE OPENS THE SCORE FOR THE RUBRO-NEGRO!

September 29, 2021 8:48 PM ET

15'

Bruno Henrique sets Arrascaeta in motion at speed, but Riveros cuts it off.

September 29, 2021 8:46 PM ET

13'

Garces is down in midfield and play is stopped. Flamengo has the ball.

September 29, 2021 8:44 PM ET

12'

Preciado receives on the right, crosses and the ball takes a curve towards the goal. Diego Alves was attentive, the ball goes to the end line.

September 29, 2021 8:43 PM ET

IT DOESN'T WORK FOR HIM...

David Luiz felt his left groin, and he is out. Gustavo Henrique came out to replace him.

September 29, 2021 8:40 PM ET

FEEL IT!

David Luiz puts his hands on his thigh and falls to the ground. He is feeling it. The match is stopped at this moment.

September 29, 2021 8:39 PM ET

06'

A cross from the right for Barcelona to Mastriani, the striker manages to head the ball into the hands of Diego Alves.

September 29, 2021 8:37 PM ET

05'

Flamengo is able to exchange passes with tranquility. Barcelona's fans sing loudly in the stadium.

September 29, 2021 8:35 PM ET

03'

Arrascaeta crosses inside the box, but Burrai comes out and keeps the ball.

September 29, 2021 8:34 PM ET

02'

Flamengo receives on the right and Bruno Henrique tries to advance in attack, but is fouled.

September 29, 2021 8:33 PM ET

YELLOW CARD!

The game starts very close and Andreas Pereira, Flamengo's player, already receives the yellow card.

September 29, 2021 8:31 PM ET

STARTS GAME!

Referee blows the whistle. The ball is rolling for Barcelona and Flamengo in the Libertadores semifinal!

September 29, 2021 8:30 PM ET

FIELD OR BALL:

Barcelona win the coin and start with the ball. Flamengo starts attacking from the left side.

September 29, 2021 8:29 PM ET

ALL READY!

Before the ball starts to roll we will hold a minute's silence in memory of the victims of Covid-19 around the world.

September 29, 2021 8:28 PM ET

ENTRANCE OF THE TEAMS:

Players are taking the field right now. In a little under five minutes the ball rolls for the second semifinal of the Libertadores: It's Barcelona and Flamengo! Whoever wins is in the final.

September 29, 2021 8:26 PM ET

RENATO GAÚCHO:

Since he arrived at Flamengo, Renato has a 100% record in knockout matches for the club: 5 in the Libertadores and 4 in the Brazil Cup. In the Brasileirão, his record is 66.6% in 10 games (6V/2E/2D)

September 29, 2021 8:23 PM ET

IT'S COMING SOON!

Teams back to the locker rooms. The ball starts rolling 9:30 PM! Just under 10 minutes left. Stay tuned.

September 29, 2021 8:19 PM ET

TO GO TO THE FINAL:

Flamengo can draw, lose by a goal difference or even two, as long as they score at least one goal, and still get the spot in the final.

September 29, 2021 8:11 PM ET

TICKETS:

Made available: about 17 thousand

Sold: about 13 thousand

September 29, 2021 8:08 PM ET

THE OPPONENT FOR THE FINAL:

Last night, Tuesday (29), was set the opponent of the final of the Libertadores. Whoever advances from Flamengo and Barcelona will face Palmeiras in Montevideo, Uruguay, worth the title of Libertadores 2021. The "Alviverde" eliminated Atlético-MG in a 1-1 draw, with the qualified goal.

September 29, 2021 8:05 PM ET

POLEMIC?!

Miky Arroyo and Byron Castillo, Barcelona de Guayaquil players, did a on Instagram and commented on the match against Flamengo later today. The fact came to light this morning.

"In the Monumental, they (Flamengo) will have to run 4 times more than they did in Brazil. It is only 2 goals. And the Monumental with fans is brave."

September 29, 2021 8:03 PM ET

HEAT!

The teams are already warming up on the playing field. You can see the goalkeepers practicing. Stay tuned!

September 29, 2021 7:50 PM ET

RETROSPECT:

Flamengo and Barcelona have played six matches in total: 4 Flamengo wins, 1 draw and 1 Barcelona win!

Divulgation / Flamengo

 

September 29, 2021 7:47 PM ET

IT'S GOING TO BE CHEERED!

For the return match of the Libertadores Cup, the Monumental stadium in Ecuador is cleared to receive up to 30% of its capacity. Until this morning Wednesday (29), 10,280 tickets had been sold and there were about 4,900 available for Barcelona x Flamengo.

September 29, 2021 7:45 PM ET

ARBITRATION:

Referee: Roberto Tobar (Chile)

Assistant Referee 1: Christian Schiemann (Chile)

Assistant Referee 2: Claudio Rios (Chile)

VAR: Julio Bascuñan (Chile)

September 29, 2021 7:41 PM ET

THE FIRST GAME:

Flamengo won the first leg 2-0 and now has a good advantage in the second leg. The goals were scored by Bruno Henrique. Check it out:

September 29, 2021 7:36 PM ET

BARCELONA LINEUP

Burrai; Castillo, Leon, Riveros, Pineida; Pinatares, Carcelén, Martinez, Preciado; Garcés, Mastriani.

Barcelona's Lineup:

September 29, 2021 7:31 PM ET

FLAMENGO LINEUP

Diego Alves, Isla, Rodrigo Caio, David Luiz e Filipe Luís; Arão, Andreas Pereira, Everton Ribeiro, Arrascaeta, Bruno Henrique e Gabigol.

September 29, 2021 7:26 PM ET

Channels for the Barcelona vs. Flamengo match on TV and in real time?

Libertadores 2021

Match: Barcelona vs. Flamengo
Round: Semifinal

Date: 09/28/2021

Time: 21h30

Where to watch: Fox Sports (closed TV) and Star+ (Streaming)

Real time: VAVEL Brasil

September 29, 2021 7:21 PM ET

When is the Barcelona vs Flamengo match and how to watch it LIVE and in real time?

The match will start at 21h30 (Brasília), being played at the Monumental Stadium, Ecuador, and will be broadcast on Fox Sports, on closed TV, and on Star+, on the streaming platform. You can check it all here on VAVEL Brazil.

September 29, 2021 7:16 PM ET

BARCELONA PROBABLE

Burrai; Castillo, Leon, Riveros, Pineida; Pinatares, Molina, Martinez, Preciado; Diaz, Mastriani.

September 29, 2021 7:11 PM ET

PROBABLE FLAMENGO:

Diego Alves, Isla, Rodrigo Caio, David Luiz e Filipe Luís; Arão, Andreas Pereira, Everton Ribeiro, Arrascaeta, Bruno Henrique e Gabigol.

September 29, 2021 7:06 PM ET

RECENT HISTORY

The record in the confrontation is favorable to the team from Rio de Janeiro. Flamengo and Barcelona de Guayaquil have met only three times in the history of the Libertadores Cup. And in these three games, the Rubro-Negro team has won: in Brazil, 3-0 (in 2020) and 2-0 (this year), in Ecuador, Flamengo won 2-1 (in 2020).

September 29, 2021 7:01 PM ET

BARCELONA'S WAY

  • Round of 16:
Vélez 1x0 Barcelona

Barcelona 3x1 Vélez

  • Quarterfinals:

Fluminense 2x2 Barcelona

Barcelona 1x1 Fluminense

  • Semifinals:

Flamengo 2x0 Barcelona

Barcelona x Flamengo

September 29, 2021 6:56 PM ET

FLAMENGO'S WAY

  • Round of 16:
Defensa y Justicia 0x1 Flamengo

Flamengo 4-1 Defensa y Justicia

  • Quarterfinals:

Olimpia 1x4 Flamengo

Flamengo 5-1 Olimpia

  • Semifinals:

Flamengo 2-0 Barcelona-EQU

Barcelona-EQU x Flamengo

September 29, 2021 6:51 PM ET

IS WORTH A PLACE IN THE FINAL:

Whoever advances will have the chance to play the great final of the Libertadores 2021 against a Brazilian: Palmeiras and Atlético-MG are on the other side of the group and will dispute the spot this Tuesday (28).

September 29, 2021 6:46 PM ET

TIME AND PLACE

The match between Barcelona de Guayaquil and Flamengo is valid for the semifinal of the Libertadores 2021. The match will take place in the Estadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo, in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

September 29, 2021 6:41 PM ET

Welcome to the Flamengo vs. Barcelona (EQU) match

Hello, soccer lover! It's Libertadores semifinal day. Flamengo and Barcelona duel for a place in the final of the Libertadores 2021. Follow everything about the duel between Vozão and Verdão here on VAVEL Brazil.

September 29, 2021 6:36 PM ET
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