Coluna do Fla
·8 April 2026
Independiente Medellín v Estudiantes, Flamengo rivals today

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·8 April 2026

Flamengo face Cusco (PER) this Wednesday (08), in Peru, in their debut in the Copa Libertadores. In addition, Independiente Medellín (COL) and Estudiantes (ARG) will also face each other later today in Colombia.
The match between Independiente Medellín and Estudiantes is scheduled for 9:00 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (08), in Colombia. Therefore, the clash will begin half an hour before Flamengo’s match.
That is because Flamengo’s match against Cusco is scheduled for 9:30 PM (Brasília time). The Rubro-Negro, after winning the Libertadores in 2025, are looking to lift another trophy and become five-time champions of the competition.
Flamengo have a strong recent record in Libertadores openers. O Mais Querido have won three matches, drawn one, and suffered just one defeat in their last opening group-stage games in the competition.
Flamengo face Cusco (PER) this Wednesday (08), in Peru, in their debut in the Copa Libertadores. The match is scheduled for 9:30 PM (Brasília time), with live coverage on Rede Globo on free-to-air TV, on GETV, on YouTube, and on Paramount+ via streaming.
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