Conmebol awards walkover, Flamengo go top of Libertadores

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·21 May 2026

Conmebol awards walkover, Flamengo go top of Libertadores

Flamengo and Independiente Medellín (COL) did not face each other due to safety concerns

Conmebol announced, this Thursday (21), a walkover against Independiente Medellín (COL), which awarded three points to Flamengo in the Libertadores. As a result, the Most Beloved took over the overall lead in the tournament’s group stage.

The Rubro-Negro moved up to 13 points, the same total as Rosario Central (ARG). However, the Most Beloved has the edge on goal difference. That is because, with the walkover, three goals were added to Mengo’s tally.

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What the overall Libertadores standings look like

Flamengo – 13 points – 9 goal difference
Rosario Central – 13 pts – 8 GD
Mirassol – 12 pts – 4 GD
Corinthians – 10 pts – 6 GD
Independiente Rivadavia (ARG) – 10 pts – 5 GD
Coquimbo Unido (CHI) – 10 pts – 3 GD
Cerro Porteño (PAR) – 10 pts – 2 GD

In the final round, however, Fla can pull away at the top. That is because a win over Cusco (PER) and a Rosario loss against Del Valle would give the Rubro-Negro the best group-stage record in the Libertadores.

Besides Rosario, Corinthians and Rivadavia can also reach 13 points in the fifth round, which ends this Thursday (21).

Why did Conmebol award a walkover against Medellín?

Matchday 4 in Group A saw only a minute and a half of play between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín. That’s because fans of the Colombian team tried to invade the pitch, used explosive devices, and set fire to the stands as a form of protest against their own club.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Leading the Libertadores, Flamengo face Palmeiras this Saturday (23). The match kicks off at 9 pm (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the 17th round of the Brasileirão.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.