Flamengo aim to repeat Libertadores group-stage feat after 4 years | OneFootball

What mark will Flamengo try to repeat in the Libertadores?

Flamengo return to action in the Libertadores this Thursday (16) to face Independiente Medellín (COL) in the second round of the group stage. Current leaders of Group A in the tournament, Leonardo Jardim’s team will try to repeat an achievement that the Rubro-Negro have not managed since 2022.

That is because the last time Flamengo won their first two group-stage matches was in the 2022 season. On that occasion, the Rubro-Negro beat Sporting Cristal (PER) 2-0 and Talleres (ARG) 3-1. Therefore, Leonardo Jardim’s team will try to repeat that feat this Thursday (16).

How did Flamengo’s first two Libertadores matches go in recent years?

How did Flamengo’s 2026 Libertadores debut go?

Even with all the difficulty caused by the 3,350-meter altitude in Cusco, Peru, Flamengo managed to control the tempo and threaten the opponent. Even so, the Rubro-Negro only scored their first goal of the match in the second half.

On that occasion, Bruno Henrique took advantage of Ayrton Lucas’ cross and headed it home with no chance for the Cusco goalkeeper, while late in the game, Arrascaeta sealed the score for Mengão in Peru.

What does Libertadores Group A look like?

With a 2-0 win over Cusco (PER) in their debut, Flamengo became the sole leaders of Group A in the Libertadores, with three points. That is because Independiente Medellín drew 1-1 with Estudiantes (ARG), earning one point.

When do Flamengo and Independiente Medellín face each other?

The match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday (16), in the second round of the Libertadores. The game will be played at the Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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