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Independiente Medellín (COL) announced the dismissal of Alejandro Restrepo

Flamengo ‘caused damage’ in the Copa Libertadores de América. After the 4-1 thrashing of Independiente Medellín (COL) last Thursday (16), the Colombian club announced the dismissal of coach Alejandro Restrepo this Tuesday (21).

The way the team played at the Maracanã against Flamengo had major repercussions in the Colombian press. In addition to the poor showing in Rio de Janeiro, the team sits only in 14th place in the local league, far from the qualification zone for the knockout stage.

WHAT DID MEDELLÍN’S STATEMENT SAY?

“We thank professor Alejandro Restrepo and his coaching staff for their professionalism, commitment, and dedication during more than 20 months in charge of the team. During this period, we played in finals, reached a record 92 points in 2025, and qualified for international tournaments. We wish Alejandro and his staff all the best and much success in their careers.”

Last year, Independiente Medellín reached two finals in Colombia: the Apertura and the Cup. However, they finished as runners-up in both, to Independiente Santa Fe (COL) and also to their biggest rival, Atlético Nacional (COL). However, the team declined in the current season, and Restrepo did not survive.

SO, DID COLUNA DO FLA SEE THE DISMISSAL COMING?

Coluna do Fla had already laid out Restrepo’s situation even before the match against Flamengo. In an exclusive chat with journalist Daniel Bello, from the website ‘El Espectador’, the reporter had already said the coach was on shaky ground on the eve of the 4-1 loss.

“If it weren’t for the fact that Alejandro Restrepo got the team into the group stage of the Copa Libertadores, it seems to me he would already have been fired,” Daniel said at the time. The team came through the preliminary stage of the competition, eliminating Uruguay’s Liverpool and Juventud, which bought the coach some extra time.

WHEN DO FLAMENGO AND MEDELLÍN FACE EACH OTHER AGAIN?

After the show at the Maracanã, Flamengo and Medellín will meet again in Colombia in the fourth round of Group A on May 7. Before that, however, the Rubro-Negro side has commitments in the Copa do Brasil and the Brasileirão. They also have a clash with Estudiantes (ARG) in the continental tournament.

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