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Flamengo seeks fifth Libertadores title in 2026

Conmebol held the group stage draw for the Libertadores 2026 on Thursday (19th). The current continental champion, Flamengo, is the top seed in Group A and will face Estudiantes (ARG), Cusco (PER), and Independiente Medellin (COL) in the first stage of the competition.

Thus, Flamengo is in pursuit of its fifth Libertadores title. It is worth noting that, according to Conmebol's schedule, the group stage of the competition is set to begin on April 7th (Tuesday).

What is the schedule for the 2026 Libertadores?

After the group stage, the round of 16 of the Libertadores is scheduled to take place between August 11th and 20th. Following that, the quarter-finals are expected to be held from September 8th to 17th, while the semi-finals are set for October 14th to 22nd. Finally, November 28th is reserved for the grand final.

Is Flamengo the current Libertadores champion?

Yes! Flamengo won the Libertadores in the 2025 season, after defeating Palmeiras 1-0 in Lima, Peru. The title-winning goal for the red-and-black team came in the 21st minute of the second half, scored by Danilo. Thus, Mengão became the first Brazilian team to win the tournament four times.

Therefore, Flamengo is aiming for its fifth Libertadores title in 2026. If they win the title this season, the Red-and-Black will match Peñarol (URU) as the third most successful team in the tournament, trailing only Boca Juniors (ARG) and Independiente (ARG).

What is Flamengo's next match?

While the Libertadores has not yet started, Flamengo remains focused on the next commitment of the season. This Thursday (19th), Leonardo Jardim's team faces Remo at 8 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã, for the seventh round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Remo. However, Premiere, in pay-per-view, will broadcast the clash of the seventh round of the Brasileirão.

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