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Flamengo challenges Estudiantes' use of Marcos Rojo after Libertadores exit
Flamengo lost to Argentina's Estudiantes on penalties in the Libertadores semifinal after their match in Rio de Janeiro ended 0-0.
The Brazilian club is challenging Estudiantes' use of defender Marcos Rojo, whose registration had been rejected by CONMEBOL before a sports tribunal granted temporary permission for him to play.
Flamengo says Rojo's appearance broke the competition rules and is asking CONMEBOL to award Estudiantes a 3-0 loss.
Estudiantes would be replaced by Flamengo in the final if the appeal succeeds.
The final is scheduled for November 28 in Montevideo, Uruguay, against Palmeiras, who advanced by beating Fluminense.
The appeal has not been decided, and Estudiantes will have a chance to respond before a ruling.
Flamengo's request does not automatically change the result or guarantee it a place in the final.
Flamengo has challenged Estudiantes’ use of defender Marcos Rojo in their Copa Libertadores semifinal.
The Brazilian club says Rojo’s inclusion breached competition rules and has asked Conmebol to award Estudiantes a 3-0 defeat.
Rojo played after the Court of Arbitration for Sport granted Estudiantes an interim measure allowing him to be registered.
Estudiantes beat Flamengo 3-2 on penalties after two scoreless matches and advanced to the final against Palmeiras.
Conmebol has not ruled on the complaint, and Estudiantes has the opportunity to present its defence.
- Who
- Flamengo has challenged Estudiantes over the use of Marcos Rojo.
- What
- Flamengo is seeking a 3-0 default win, arguing Rojo was used irregularly. The complaint could change which club advances to the final.
- When
- The semifinal was played on October 22, 2026. The CAS granted the interim measure on October 21.
- Where
- The decisive match was at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Why
- Flamengo says Rojo’s inclusion breached Libertadores rules, despite the CAS measure allowing him to play.
Flamengo
Estudiantes
Rojo’s eligibility
Flamengo
Flamengo argues his selection breached Libertadores rules and seeks a 3-0 default win.
Estudiantes
Estudiantes obtained a CAS interim measure allowing Rojo to be included on the Libertadores list and play.
Responsibility for selection
Flamengo
Flamengo says the CAS authorization did not necessarily remove restrictions imposed by Conmebol.
Estudiantes
According to Terra, the CAS document said Estudiantes would assume responsibility for Rojo’s selection if the issue was reviewed later.
Conmebol rejected Estudiantes’ request to register Rojo using the place of injured midfielder Gabriel Neves.
The CAS granted Estudiantes an interim measure allowing Rojo to be included on the Libertadores list.
Rojo started in the Maracanã semifinal, which ended 0-0 before Estudiantes won 3-2 on penalties.
Flamengo’s complaint over Rojo’s use was reported, and Estudiantes was given until October 26 at 18:00 Brasília time to respond.
- Player
- Marcos Rojo
- Clubs
- Flamengo and Estudiantes
- Semifinal score
- 0-0 after regular time; Estudiantes won 3-2 on penalties
- Requested penalty
- A 3-0 defeat for Estudiantes
- Next opponent in final
- Palmeiras
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CONFIRMADO #Flamengo presentó un reclamo en #CONMEBOL solicitando el partido ganado ante #Estudiantes por MALA INCLUSIÓN de Marcos Rojo.
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🚨{CONFIRMADO} #Flamengo presentó un reclamo en #CONMEBOL solicitando el partido ganado ante #Estudiantes por MALA INCLUSIÓN de Marcos Rojo. 📍El equipo 🇦🇷 tiene tiempo hasta el Lunes a las 18hs para presentar su descargo.