Flamengo draw Medellín, finish top of Copa Libertadores U20 group | OneFootball

Flamengo drew 0-0 with Independiente Medellín this Friday, in the third round of the U-20 Libertadores, at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito. With this result, the team from Rio secured the lead in Group A, with seven points.

Match Situation

Already guaranteed a spot in the next phase, Flamengo will face the best second-placed team in the tournament in the semifinals. The matchups will be decided on Sunday, at the end of the round. The Colombians finished in second place, with four points.

📋 Match Summary

🔴⚫ FLAMENGO 0 x 0 INDEPENDIENTE MEDELLÍN 🔴🔵

🏆 Competition: U-20 Libertadores | 3rd round 🏟️ Venue: Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, in Quito (ECU) 📅 Date: March 13, 2026 (Friday) ⏰ Time: 9:00 PM (Brasília time)

How the Match Went

At the 30-minute mark of the first half, Josmar was brought down by Balanta inside the box, and the referee awarded a penalty to Flamengo. On the kick, Roberto blasted the ball against the post.

In the second half, the Rio team felt the effects of the altitude and struggled with Medellín's pressure in the final moments. At 42 minutes, Klinger tried his luck from outside the box, the ball deflected off the defense and went very close to the goal. In the next play, after a scramble, Mosqueira hit the crossbar.

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