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Flamengo is the top seed of Group A

Conmebol drew, this Tuesday (10), the groups for the Copa Libertadores da América U-20 2026. The current continental champion, Flamengo is the top seed of Group A, which also includes Bolívar (BOL), Independiente Medellín (COL), and Estudiantes de Mérida (VEN).

The youth competition takes place between March 7 and 22, in Quito, Ecuador. Flamengo and Palmeiras are the only two Brazilian representatives in the tournament. Thus, under the command of Bruno Pivetti, the Garotos do Ninho aim for their third championship in America.

WHAT IS THE LIST OF PLAYERS REGISTERED FOR THE COMPETITION?

Alan Santos, Camargo, Da Mata, Daniel Sales, Diego Guimarães, Ernest, Guilherme Gomes, Gustavo Ramires, Gusttavo, João Couto, João Victor, Josmar, Kaio Nóbrega, Léo Nannetti, Lucas Vieira, Luiz Felipe, Pablo Lúcio, Ryan Roberto, and Werneck.

Among the standout individuals of the U-20 squad, Ryan Roberto and Pablo Lucio draw attention for their good performances in the category. On the other hand, Flamengo will not have midfielder Joshua for the competition.

The player suffered a leg injury after a heavy blow during a training session. Subsequently, Joshua underwent medical exams, which diagnosed a bruise in the area.

Although the injury is not considered serious, the estimated recovery time weighed against the athlete's presence, especially with the proximity of the start of the U-20 Libertadores. Given this scenario, coach Bruno Pivetti decided to leave the player out of the squad list.

IS FLAMENGO A TWO-TIME CHAMPION?

This season, Flamengo is seeking its third Libertadores title. In 2025, the Rubro-Negro won the trophy by defeating Palmeiras in the final, 3-2 on penalties, after a 1-1 draw in regular time, in Paraguay. In 2024, the Mengão lifted the trophy undefeated, by overturning Boca Juniors (ARG) 2-1 in the final in Uruguay.

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