Flamengo v Independiente Medellín-COL: likely XIs, watch live | OneFootball

On Thursday, Flamengo host Independiente Medellín in the second round of the group stage of the Copa Libertadores. The Group A clash will take place at the Maracanã Stadium, starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

Where to watch Flamengo vs. Independiente Medellín?

The match will be broadcast on ESPN and Disney+.

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How they arrive

Flamengo go into the match after beating Cusco away from home in their Libertadores opener. The Rio club sit in second place in Group A with three points, one behind Estudiantes, who have already played this round. Independiente Medellín, meanwhile, drew with Estudiantes de La Plata in the first round and are in third place, with just one point.

Probable lineups

Flamengo: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo and Lucas Paquetá; Plata, Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino; Pedro. Head coach: Leonardo Jardim

Independiente Medellín: Chaux; Chaverra, Londoño, Ortiz and Fabra; Serna, Mena and Perlaza; Francisco Chaverra, Fydriszewski and Montaño. Head coach: Alejandro Restrepo

Officiating

Referee: Andres Matonte (URU) Assistant referees: Martin Soppi (URU) and Pablo Llarena (URU) VAR: Antônio Garcia (URU)

Match Details

Matchup: Flamengo vs. Independiente Medellín Competition: Copa Libertadores – Group Stage (Round 2) Date and time: Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Broadcast: ESPN and Disney+

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