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When are Flamengo’s matches in the first stage of the Copa Libertadores?

Conmebol announced on Friday night (20th) the dates and times for all the group stage matches of the Libertadores. In Group A, Flamengo will make their debut on April 8th against Cusco (PER), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), away from home.

SEE FLAMENGO’S MATCHES IN THE FIRST STAGE OF THE COPA LIBERTADORES OF AMERICA

Cusco x Flamengo – April 8 Flamengo x Independiente de Medellín (COL) – April 16 Estudiantes (ARG) x Flamengo – April 29 Independiente de Medellín x Flamengo – May 7 Flamengo x Estudiantes – May 20 Flamengo x Cusco – May 26

*Note: All matches take place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

WHAT IS THE ORDER OF FLAMENGO’S MATCHES IN THE FIRST STAGE OF THE LIBERTADORES?

Flamengo will have to ‘climb the mountain’ right in their first commitment of the Libertadores. That’s because the opening match of the competition will be against Cusco, which is located at 4,000 meters above sea level.

In the first leg, Flamengo hosts Independiente de Medellín and closes in Argentina against Estudiantes de La Plata. Finally, in the return fixtures of the group, Rubro-Negro faces the Colombians away, while taking on the Argentinians and Cusco at the Maracanã.

IS FLAMENGO THE CURRENT CHAMPION OF THE COPA LIBERTADORES?

Yes! It’s important to highlight that Flamengo enters the competition as the current champion. Thus, Mengão is the team to beat in this edition of the Libertadores. On the other hand, Rubro-Negro is looking to further increase its dominance in Brazil, as it is the only club to have won the competition four times.

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