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What is the situation in Libertadores Group A?

Flamengo return to action this Thursday (07) to face Independiente Medellín in the fourth round of the Libertadores. Looking to seal qualification for the round of 16, the Rubro-Negro can rely on an excellent record in matches played in Colombia.

Throughout history, Flamengo have already played 17 matches in Colombia, with ten wins, four draws, and three losses. In other words, the Rubro-Negro have a 66.7% success rate in the neighboring country. In addition, Mengão have scored 22 goals and conceded 14.

What is the situation in Libertadores Group A?

After three rounds of the Libertadores, Flamengo have seven points and lead Libertadores Group A. Estudiantes (ARG) are in second place with five points, while Medellín and Cusco (PER) round out the group with four and zero points, respectively.

That means Flamengo can secure a place in the Libertadores round of 16 this Thursday (07). That is because, in the event of a win over Independiente Medellín, the Rubro-Negro will open up a six-point lead. With only two group-stage matches remaining, Mengão will not be able to be overtaken, since the first tiebreaker is the head-to-head record.

How did the first match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín go?

It is worth noting that the first match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín took place in the second round of the Libertadores group stage. At the Maracanã, Leonardo Jardim's team were dominant and won 4-1, with goals from Pedro, Arrascaeta, Paquetá, and Bruno Henrique.

When do Flamengo and Independiente Medellín face each other?

The match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín takes place this Thursday (07), in the fourth round of the Libertadores. The ball starts rolling 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. However, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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