The squad led by Jaime García is set to challenge the defending champions as Jorge Sampaoli begins his tenure on Flamengo’s bench in a high-stakes clash.
On Wednesday, Flamengo visits Flamengo da Maracanã for the second matchday in Group A of the 2023 Copa Libertadores. Both clubs aim for a victory to rebound after opening-game defeats, hoping to climb the standings.
García’s players were defeated 0-2 by Racing at the Ester Roa stadium, while the reigning champions were stunned 2-1 by young side Aucas at Gonzalo Pozo Ripalda. This fixture becomes even more significant as it marks Sampaoli’s debut on Flamengo’s bench, succeeding the dismissed Vítor Pereira and stepping into a demanding challenge at a club accustomed to pressure.
Historically, five players from Flamengo have followed in the footsteps of their current coach, tracing the path through Santos, Olympique de Marseille, and the Chilean national team. Notable names include Arturo Vidal, Erick Pulgar, Marinho, Gerson, and Bruno Henrique. Sampaoli is the second Argentine coach to lead the club, following Armando Renganeschi who won the Carioca in 1965, and he stands as one of the club’s most-capped foreign managers with a substantial number of appearances behind Fleita Solich.
Locally, Flamengo stumbled 1-3 to Coquimbo Unido at Nelson Oyarzún, leaving them eleventh with 11 points from 30. Flamengo, meanwhile, arrives with momentum after starting their Brasileirão campaign with a 3-0 win over Coritiba, a result that provided a positive bounce after three consecutive losses for the visitors.
The match officials for the Flamengo vs. Chilean visitors encounter will be led by Colombian referee Wilmar Roldán, who will be assisted by colleagues Dionisio Ruiz and Alexander Guzmán. Leonardo Mosquera will supervise the VAR, with Yadir Acuña handling AVAR duties.
Fans in Canada and the United States can watch Flamengo against the Chilean side live on Fox Sports 2, with channel availability depending on the local carrier. Typical provider mappings include various SD and HD options across cable and satellite services.
For streaming, Star+ offers the match through its platform with both monthly and annual subscription plans. Access to the service is available on TVs, computers, mobile devices, tablets, and gaming consoles. Subscriptions can be arranged through the Star+ website, and viewers in North America should verify regional availability within their Star+ catalog.
Note: This overview reflects contemporary scheduling and broadcast arrangements for the competition and is intended to help supporters in North America locate viewing options and confirm match details. The information is compiled from official competition coverage and related media outlets at the time of publication.