Flamengo face test: Independiente Medellín lost just twice at home

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·6 May 2026

Flamengo face test: Independiente Medellín lost just twice at home

Independiente Medellín (COL) host Flamengo at Atanasio Girardot in the Libertadores

Flamengo face a tough challenge this Thursday (07). That’s because, besides playing away from home in the Libertadores, Mengão will take on Independiente Medellín (COL), who have suffered only two defeats in their last nine home matches. Fla, however, are a strong away side.

What were Medellín’s last home matches?

Independiente Medellín 1 x 2 Rionegro Águilas – Libertadores;
DIM 1 x 0 Cusco (PER) – Libertadores;
DIM 1 x 0 Fortaleza (COL) – Colombian Apertura League;
DIM 2 x 0 Boyacá Chicó (COL) – Colombian Apertura League;
DIM 2 x 3 Atlético Nacional (COL) – Colombian Apertura League;
DIM 1 x 1 Estudiantes (ARG) – Libertadores;
DIM 2 x 1 América de Cali (COL) – Colombian Apertura League;
DIM 2 x 0 Junior Barranquilla (COL) – Colombian Apertura League;
DIM 2 x 1 Juventud (URU) – Libertadores.

So, one of the red-and-black opponent’s defeats came against rivals Atlético Nacional, with whom they share Atanasio Girardot Stadium. The other loss came in the match immediately before the clash with Mengão, which makes this a timely moment for the Most Beloved.

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Why is Flamengo a strong away side?

The Gávea club have suffered just one defeat in their last nine away matches, with five wins, three draws, and one loss. In those away games, the Rubro-Negro failed to score only twice.

What time is Flamengo vs Independiente Medellín?

The match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín takes place this Thursday (07), in the fourth round of the Libertadores. Kickoff is at 9:30 pm Brasília time at Atanasio Girardot Stadium in Colombia.

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. The broadcast, however, will be on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming).

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