Ex-Fluminense scores, Di Maria's side lose, Flamengo near best record | OneFootball

Flamengo had five wins and one draw in Libertadores Group A in 2026

Flamengo is very close to securing the best campaign of the Libertadores group stage. That is because, on Wednesday (27), Independiente Del Valle (ECU) beat Rosario Central (ARG) 1-0 in the final round. As a result, the Argentinians stayed on 13 points and can no longer catch Mengão's 16.

See the overall Libertadores group stage standings:

How did Rosario lose?

The first half had few exciting moments at Banco Guayaquil Stadium in Ecuador. The main tension came on the way to halftime, when Di Maria and Sornoza clashed. So Brazilian referee Raphael Claus showed a yellow card to the Argentine idol and the former Fluminense player.

In the second half, the Ecuadorian goal seemed only a matter of time. Then, in the 16th minute of the half, Fernández brought down Romero in the box, and Claus awarded a penalty to Del Valle. Sornoza converted it for the game's only goal.

What does Flamengo still need to secure the best campaign?

Rosario Central's draw leaves Flamengo depending only on the result between Independiente Rivadavia (ARG) and Bolívar (BOL). However, only an Argentine win by six goals or more would take top spot away from Fla in this edition.

When will Flamengo learn its Round of 16 opponent?

Conmebol chose Friday (29) to hold the Round of 16 draw. The first-leg matches will take place between August 11 and 13. The return legs will be played between the 18th and 20th of the same month.

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