Independiente Medellín name line-up for Flamengo clash in Libertadores | OneFootball

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·16 April 2026

Independiente Medellín name line-up for Flamengo clash in Libertadores

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Flamengo vs Independiente Medellín (COL) kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday (16)


Flamengo and Independiente Medellín (COL) face off in the second round of the Libertadores group stage this Thursday (16), at the Maracanã, starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). For the continental clash, the Colombian side has already defined its lineup.

WHAT IS INDEPENDIENTE MEDELLÍN'S LINEUP?

Éder Chaux, Leyser Chaverra, Londoño, José Ortíz and Fabra; Esneyder Mena, Perlaza, Alexis Serna and Yony González; Francisco Chaverra and Fydriszewski.


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Coach Alejandro Restrepo will not be able to count on midfielder Didier Moreno. The player suffered a serious injury, has been under the care of the Colombian club’s medical department, and did not travel to Rio de Janeiro.

On the other hand, the Colombian team will have the returns of goalkeeper Ichazo and right back Leyser Chaverra, both recovered from physical issues. As a result, both will start in the lineup.

WHAT TIME DOES THE BALL ROLL FOR FLAMENGO AND INDEPENDIENTE MEDELLÍN?

The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) for Flamengo and Independiente Medellín this Thursday (16), at the Maracanã. The match is valid for the second round of the Libertadores group stage and carries weight in the battle for the top spot in Group A.

The Nation promises intense support from the opening whistle to the final whistle. As usual, Coluna do Fla will follow the clash closely, with full coverage, real-time updates, and all the behind-the-scenes content across its digital platforms.

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