W.O? Conmebol could award Flamengo win after Medellín tie halted | OneFootball

Flamengo and Independiente Medellín (COL) were facing off this Thursday (07) in Colombia

Protests by Colombian fans caused the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín (COL) to be suspended this Thursday (07) at Atanasio Girardot Stadium. If Conmebol follows the criterion adopted in 2025, the Rubro-Negro should be declared the winner by walkover.

This is because Colo-Colo (CHI) fans invaded the pitch during the clash against Fortaleza in the group stage of the 2025 Libertadores. The referee suspended the match at Santiago’s Monumental Stadium to take the necessary measures.

What happened to Colo-Colo?

In addition to being handed the defeat, the Chilean club was also punished with five matches behind closed doors in official competitions organized by Conmebol. As part of the sanction, there was also an $80,000 fine (around R$ 453,000 at the current exchange rate).

And what about Fortaleza?

As a result, the walkover gave Fortaleza three points in the second round of Group E. That moved the northeastern side off the bottom and into third place in the group. In Fla’s case, the win secures qualification for the knockout stage.

Why did Independiente Medellín fans protest?

In the fourth round of Group A, as soon as the ball started rolling, the boos and chants turned into more violent actions. Fans then tried to invade the field as a way of boycotting their own team.

Then flares and explosive devices were thrown toward the pitch. The incidents came in the match following the president’s resignation, after he celebrated the team’s elimination from the National League in front of the club’s own supporters.

Has the walkover already been declared?

While the players remain in the locker room, Coluna do Fla TV (YouTube) is on site at Atanasio Girardot Stadium to cover the outcome of the unrest. To make sure you don’t miss anything about what happens in this match, stay tuned here!

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.