# Sports Court Clears Estudiantes Defender

> Sports court clears Marcos Rojo to play for Estudiantes in Copa Libertadores semi-final.
- Title: Sports Court Clears Estudiantes Defender · The Rio Times
- Summary: Sports court clears Marcos Rojo to play for Estudiantes in Copa Libertadores semi-final. Sports court cleared Marcos Rojo to play for Estudiantes against…
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- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/sports-court-clears-marcos-rojo-for-flamengo-tie
- Author: Oliver Mason
- Published: 2026-10-21T21:50:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cas, estudiantes, flamengo, copa libertadores, marcos rojo, maracanã, libertadores semi-final, south america, news, world, politics
## Sports Court Ruling
The Court of Arbitration for Sport cleared Marcos Rojo to play for Estudiantes in the Copa Libertadores semi-final.
## Ruling Date
Estudiantes announced the ruling on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, a day before the second leg.
## Player Details
Marcos Rojo, 36, a former Manchester United and Argentina defender, can now play for Estudiantes.
## Match Details
The second leg is on Thursday, 22 October 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro.
## Tie Status
The tie is level at 0-0 after the first leg, with the winner reaching the final on 28 November.
## Why Rojo Was Left Out
CONMEBOL rejected Rojo’s registration for the Libertadores, finding it non-compliant with FIFA regulations.
## What’s at Stake
Rojo’s experience could swing the tie, with Flamengo hosting the second leg at the Maracanã.
## Key takeaway

Sports court cleared Marcos Rojo to play for Estudiantes against Flamengo in Copa Libertadores semi-final.