Sports · Football · 2 hrs ago
Flamengo Challenges Estudiantes’ Place in Libertadores Final
Flamengo is challenging Estudiantes’ place in the Copa Libertadores final after Estudiantes fielded defender Marcos Rojo in their semifinal.
Conmebol had rejected Rojo’s registration, but the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) authorized him to play in that match.
Flamengo says the permission was not a final ruling and has formally complained to Conmebol, arguing that competition rules should apply equally to all clubs.
Coach Leonardo Jardim said Flamengo’s appearance in the final remains possible, but the club’s legal department is handling the case.
A sports commentator says Estudiantes could keep its place because CAS specifically cleared Rojo for the semifinal, though the club might face a financial penalty.
The commentator said Rojo could still be barred from the final if his registration is not upheld.
Flamengo wants a decision before the final, scheduled for November 28 in Montevideo, where Palmeiras has already qualified.
Flamengo has filed a formal complaint with CONMEBOL over Estudiantes’ use of defender Marcos Rojo in a Libertadores semifinal.
Flamengo argues that Rojo was not eligible to play, despite receiving authorization from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
The dispute could affect whether Rojo is allowed to play in the final, though a sports commentator said Estudiantes’ place in the final is unlikely to be overturned.
Flamengo coach Leonardo Jardim said it was possible the club could reach the final, but that the matter was with its legal department.
The final is scheduled for November 28 at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, with Palmeiras already qualified.
- Who
- Flamengo and Estudiantes are involved in the dispute, with Palmeiras already qualified for the final.
- What
- Flamengo is challenging Estudiantes’ place in the Libertadores final over its use of Marcos Rojo.
- When
- Flamengo filed a formal complaint after Rojo played in the semifinal; the final is scheduled for November 28.
- Where
- The final is scheduled for the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay.
- Why
- Flamengo says Rojo was ineligible, while the club says its complaint is about applying competition rules equally.
Flamengo
Estudiantes
Rojo’s eligibility
Flamengo
Flamengo says CAS authorization was not a definitive decision and that Rojo was irregular for the match.
Estudiantes
Estudiantes’ view is not stated in the sources.
The complaint
Flamengo
Flamengo says competition rules must apply equally to all clubs.
Estudiantes
Estudiantes’ view is not stated in the sources.
CAS authorized Rojo to play, and Estudiantes used him in the semifinal.
Flamengo filed a formal complaint with CONMEBOL over Estudiantes’ use of Rojo.
Jardim said Flamengo’s possible place in the final was a matter for the club’s legal department.
The Libertadores final is scheduled to take place at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo.
- Player
- Marcos Rojo
- Clubs in dispute
- Flamengo and Estudiantes
- Governing body
- CONMEBOL
- Court
- Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
- Final date
- November 28, 2026
- Final venue
- Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay
4 sources
Finalista, Palmeiras é citado em processo que envolve Flamengo e Estudiantes; entenda o caso
PVC: Estudiantes confia que está na final, mas Rojo pode ficar fora
Jardim crê em Flamengo jogando a final da Libertadores contra o Palmeiras: 'É possível. Está com jurídico'
“É possível”, diz Jardim sobre ida do Flamengo à final da Libertadores
What people are saying
I believe it is possible, but this matter is with our legal department and I will not elaborate.
This is not about seeking a result off the field. It is about ensuring that the rules of an international competition apply equally to all clubs, from all countries.
The punishment is not for this game, because in this semifinal he had authorization to play. The question is whether his registration will be maintained and whether Estudiantes could eventually face some kind of financial penalty.