Ecuadorians achieved a surprising 3-0 result at home and are on the verge of qualification. Tonight's match between Racing and Flamengo for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals, scheduled for 21:30, was delayed by 20 minutes due to problems with the visitors' bus heading to the Cilindro de Avellaneda. The Mengao squad was stuck in traffic on the Puente Pueyrredón while heading to the venue for the crucial clash with just over an hour to go before kickoff. Due to the unexpected situation, the clash between La Academia and the Brazilian team will now begin at 21:50 instead of 21:30, considering the visiting players need to warm up before the start of the match. Meanwhile, Racing's bus arrived at the stadium early and was greeted by a crowd of albiceleste fans, who showed their support for the team led by Gustavo Costas with flags, flares, fireworks, and chants. Racing must overturn the 1-0 deficit from the first leg to advance to the final, scheduled for Saturday, November 29th, in Lima, Peru, the continent's most prestigious championship. In the other semifinal, Palmeiras and Liga de Quito will face off this Thursday to determine the other finalist.
