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Flamengo can secure a spot in the Libertadores Round of 16 this Thursday (07)

The match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín (COL) takes place this Thursday (07), in the fourth round of the Libertadores. Trying to recover in the tournament, coach Sebastián Botero has three absences as he prepares the Colombian side.

Midfielder Léider Berrio, center back Kevin Mantilla, and De La Rosa are under the care of Independiente Medellín’s medical department. Aside from that, coach Sebastián Botero has all other players available to face Flamengo.

Does Medellín have any players one booking away from suspension?

No! Independiente Medellín has no players at risk of suspension for the match against Flamengo. That means the Colombian side does not need to worry about possible suspension absences for the next Libertadores match, except in the case of a red card.

What about Flamengo?

Like Independiente Medellín, Flamengo has three absences for Thursday’s (07) match. Erick Pulgar is recovering from a right shoulder injury, Lucas Paquetá is being treated for swelling in his left thigh, and Arrascaeta has begun treatment after fracturing his right collarbone.

What is the situation in Libertadores Group A?

After three rounds of the Libertadores, Flamengo has seven points and leads Libertadores Group A. Estudiantes (ARG) is in second place with six points, while Medellín and Cusco (PER) round out the group with four and one point, respectively.

In other words, Flamengo can secure a place in the Libertadores Round of 16 this Thursday (07). That is because, with a win over Independiente Medellín, the Rubro-Negro will open up a six-point lead. With only two matches left in the group stage, Mengão cannot be overtaken, since the first tiebreaker is head-to-head results.

When do Flamengo and Independiente Medellín face each other?

Flamengo and Independiente Medellín face each other this Thursday (07), in the fourth round of the Libertadores. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Atanasio Girardot Stadium in Colombia.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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