Flamengo get 3 boosts from cancelled Libertadores tie v Medellín | OneFootball

What benefits did Flamengo get from the cancellation of the Libertadores match?

Conmebol canceled Flamengo’s match against Independiente Medellín (COL) this Thursday (07) due to a lack of security at the stadium in Medellín, Colombia. Since they played for no more than three minutes, the Rubro-Negro side gained three benefits.

What benefits did Flamengo get from the cancellation of the match?

1st Walkover win 2nd Leonardo Jardim served his suspension even with the match canceled 3rd Flamengo will arrive rested for the match against Grêmio in the Brasileirão

First of all, Flamengo should officially be declared the winner of the match by walkover. In other words, the Rubro-Negro side will earn the three points and secure early qualification for the round of 16 of the Libertadores.

In addition, Leonardo Jardim, who was suspended for the Flamengo vs. Independiente Medellín match, is now free to be on the touchline for the next Libertadores clash. That is because, even though the match ended as a walkover, it still counts toward serving the Portuguese coach’s suspension.

Finally, Flamengo did not need to break a sweat to secure the three points in the Libertadores and will be rested for the clash with Grêmio on Sunday (10) in the Brasileirão. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro side only stood to gain from the cancellation of the match.

What time is the Flamengo vs. Grêmio match?

Flamengo’s match against Grêmio is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (10), in Porto Alegre. The clash, valid for the 15th round of the Brazilian Championship, will be broadcast by Premiere on pay-per-view.

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