With Saúl and Cebolinha, Flamengo name squad for Medellín clash | OneFootball

Most Beloved is the current Libertadores champion

Flamengo face Independiente Medellín (COL) this Thursday (16) in the second round of the Libertadores group stage. For the match, Leonardo Jardim has named the squad list with some new additions.

Which players were called up?

Alex Sandro Andrew Ayrton Lucas Bruno Henrique Carrascal Danilo Arrascaeta De La Cruz Dyogo Alves Emerson Royal Everton Cebolinha Evertton Araújo Varela Luiz Araújo Léo Ortiz Paquetá Léo Pereira Pedro Plata Rossi Lino Saúl Vitão Wallace Yan

Who will Flamengo be without?

At the moment, Flamengo have only two absences for the match against Independiente Medellín. That is because Jorginho is still recovering from a muscle injury in his left calf. In addition, Erick Pulgar is being treated for an injury to the acromioclavicular joint in his right shoulder.

What are the match and broadcast details?

Finally, it is worth noting that the Flamengo vs Independiente Medellín match will be broadcast live on ESPN, on pay TV, as well as on Disney+ Premium via streaming. Coluna do Fla TV will also follow every detail of the match live on YouTube.

What is Fla's situation in the Libertadores?

In short, Flamengo won their first match of the Libertadores group stage against Cusco (PER). As a result, the Most Beloved have three points in Group A, but are currently in second place because Estudiantes (ARG) beat the Peruvian side last Tuesday (14).

It is important to point out that if they beat Indepediente Medellín this Thursday (16), Flamengo will retake the top spot in Group A of the 2026 Libertadores. It is also worth noting that the Colombian team have only one point in the South American competition.

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