By Conmebol decision, Flamengo would reach Copa Libertadores last 16 | OneFootball

Following the suspension of the match against DIM, which was played in Medellín, the South American Football Confederation is analyzing the next steps.

Uncertainty still remains both in the city of Medellín and in Rio de Janeiro over what happened this Thursday, May 7, at Atanasio Girardot Stadium during the match between Deportivo Independiente Medellín and Flamengo, where the ball only rolled for a few minutes.

The home fans began a protest involving pyrotechnics, which were thrown onto the field, and they also invaded the pitch from behind the goal defended by Argentine goalkeeper Agustín Rossi. As a result, Venezuelan referee Jesús Valenzuela Sáez decided to stop the match, while the Colombian fans continued their demonstration.

The match was canceled and will not be rescheduled. In fact, Conmebol is already working on the final decision, but according to a report by Globo Esportes, one of Brazil’s most prestigious newspapers, the South American governing body has already informed Rubro-Negro and the Brazilian Football Confederation that the victory will be awarded.

Due to the lack of security, Flamengo’s board sought to have the match suspended. But that would not be the only consequence. Precedent favors the Rio club, since after the acts of violence involving the fans of Independiente and Universidad de Chile in 2025, it was the Chilean side that advanced to the next round of that year’s Copa Sudamericana.

Although this is not a Playoffs match but a group-stage game, because Conmebol would award the win to Mengão, they would secure early qualification for the Copa Libertadores round of 16, as they would reach 10 points with two matchdays remaining.

The match was canceled and will not be rescheduled. In fact, Conmebol is already working on the final decision, but according to a report by Globo Esportes, one of Brazil’s most prestigious newspapers, the South American governing body has already informed Rubro-Negro and the Brazilian Football Confederation that the victory will be awarded.

Due to the lack of security, Flamengo’s board sought to have the match suspended. But that would not be the only consequence. Precedent favors the Rio club, since after the acts of violence involving the fans of Independiente and Universidad de Chile in 2025, it was the Chilean side that advanced to the next round of that year’s Copa Sudamericana.

Although this is not a Playoffs match but a group-stage game, because Conmebol would award the win to Mengão, they would secure early qualification for the Copa Libertadores round of 16, as they would reach 10 points with two matchdays remaining.

The scene unfolded amid poor results this semester, but especially after the defeat to Águilas Doradas on Sunday in the final matchday of the Torneo Apertura regular season. With that loss, DIM was eliminated from the Playoffs. That is why “all of them must go” has been the chant echoing around Atanasio Girardot Stadium ever since.

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