Flamengo react after Conmebol cancels Medellín clash in Libertadores | OneFootball

What did Flamengo say after the match against Independiente Medellín (COL)?

Conmebol stepped in and canceled Flamengo’s match after an act of vandalism by Independiente Medellín (COL) fans in Colombia. In light of this, the Rubro-Negro issued a statement regarding the incident after the confrontation.

Through an official statement, Flamengo made it clear that it will not change its schedule. As a result, the rubro-negro squad will follow the plan that had already been set since leaving Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday (05).

With that, the Flamengo delegation will leave Atanasio Girardot Stadium and have dinner in Medellín. After the meal, the entire Mengão squad will board a flight to Porto Alegre, with arrival expected on the morning of this Friday (08).

WHAT HAPPENED IN THE FLAMENGO VS INDEPENDIENTE MEDELLÍN LIBERTADORES MATCH?

The interruption in the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín happened in the opening minutes of the game, when home fans threw explosives, set fire to the stands, and tried to invade the pitch.

Faced with this war-like scene, the match was stopped, with the players returning to the locker room. However, after long discussions among the officials responsible for security at the venue, Conmebol canceled the match permanently.

WHAT NOW?

After having the match canceled, Flamengo is preparing to continue its trip to Porto Alegre, where it is expected to arrive on the morning of this Friday (08). In the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, the Mengão will face Grêmio on Sunday (10) in the Brasileirão. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Brasília time at the Grêmio Arena.

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