Flamengo punished by Conmebol over incident in Libertadores match | OneFootball

Fans’ behavior at a Flamengo match at the Maracanã led to punishment

Flamengo face Estudiantes (ARG) this Wednesday (29) in the third round of the Libertadores. In the second round, the Mengão hosted Independiente Medellín (COL) at the Maracanã. However, the beautiful display by the Nation did not please Conmebol, which punished the Rubro-Negro.

Because of the use of flares and firecrackers by the fans in the 4-1 rout, Conmebol fined Flamengo 8,000 dollars (R$ 40,000 at the current exchange rate). The amount will be deducted from the broadcasting rights sponsorship for the Libertadores.

HAS IT BECOME ROUTINE?

Last season, Flamengo also received similar punishments from Conmebol throughout the campaign. However, the penalties have been limited to fines considered low for the club’s finances. Mengão, for example, has never come close to losing home-field advantage.

That is unlike Racing (ARG), for example, who are playing the Sul-Americana behind closed doors in the first stage because of the huge display their fans put on against Flamengo in last year’s semifinal. The supporters overdid it with the flares and even caused a delay to the match because of the smoke.

WHEN DO FLAMENGO PLAY IN THE LIBERTADORES?

This Wednesday (29), Flamengo take the field in the Copa Libertadores de América away from home, at Estádio UNO, against Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG). Kickoff is at 9:30 PM Brasília time, with full coverage from Coluna do Fla on the website, social media, and YouTube.

In addition, Globo (free-to-air TV) will broadcast the match across Brazil, except in São Paulo and Paraná, where viewers will get Cerro Porteño (PAR) vs Palmeiras instead. The third-round Group A clash will also be available on Paramount Plus streaming.

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