Tonight, Racing Club will host Brazilian club Flamengo in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semi-finals, and their head coach, Gustavo Costas, is almost set with his starting lineup. In goal will be Facundo Cambeses, who delivered a man-of-the-match performance in the first leg at the Maracaná Stadium with incredible saves. The defense will be formed by Marcos Rojo and Nazareno Colombo in the center, with Gabriel Rojas at left-back. While there is no certainty on who will start at right-back, all signs point to Uruguayan Gastón Martirena edging out Facundo Mura. The midfield is reportedly set, with Juan Nardoni returning to the starting lineup after more than a month, Agustín Almendra, and Bruno Zuculini. Finally, the attack holds the last unknown, as Adrián 'Rocky' Balboa and Tomás Conechny compete for a spot to join Adrián 'Maravilla' Martínez and Santiago Solari. This is how Racing could line up against Flamengo: Facundo Cambeses; Gastón Martirena or Facundo Mura, Nazareno Colombo, Marcos Rojo, Gabriel Rojas; Juan Nardoni, Bruno Zuculini, Agustín Almendra; Tomás Conechny or Adrián Balboa, Adrián Martínez, and Santiago Solari. Head Coach: Gustavo Costas. 'Let's go all out, The Academy, for fuck's sake!' exclaimed the 62-year-old coach. Racing fans undoubtedly heard the coach's words and didn't hesitate to gather at the stadium's perimeter to see the team off to their hotel with chants, flags, flares, and fireworks. For now, The Academy's coach will begin to finalize the starting eleven that will take the field next Wednesday at 9:30 PM, without their captain Santiago Sosa, who was successfully operated on this Monday for a fracture of the right maxillary sinus following a heavy collision with teammate Marcos Rojo. The initial lineup will depend on whether Costas prefers to form a five-man defensive line or add an extra player to midfield. Probable Racing lineup against Flamengo: Facundo Cambeses; Marco Di Césare or Nazareno Colombo, Bruno Zuculini or Colombo, Marcos Rojo; Gastón Martirena or Facundo Mura, Juan Ignacio Nardoni or Zuculini, Agustín Almendra, Gabriel Rojas; Santiago Solari, Adrián Martínez, and Tomás Conechny. Racing fans put on an impressive display of flags at the Cilindro de Avellaneda stadium to cheer on their team ahead of the clash next Wednesday against Flamengo in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semi-finals. After losing 1-0 in the first leg at the Maracaná, The Academy needs to turn the tie around at home if they are to advance to the grand final in Lima, Peru on Saturday, November 29. The build-up to the clash against Mengao began with an extended concentration in Pilar and a request from head coach Gustavo Costas, via a video, to the fans of the albiceleste team. 'I want to invite you all to give your support to these players who are giving their lives for our colors.' 'Hello Racing family. I want to invite you all tomorrow (Monday) at 19:00 to see the team off before they go to concentrate in Pilar. We know that together we can achieve this dream that we have been looking for for so many years and that, if we are together, we will be able to achieve it. Head Coach: Gustavo Costas.'
