Jardim makes Flamengo history v Independiente Medellín in Libertadores | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim will reach his tenth match as Flamengo coach

Flamengo is finalizing the last details to face Independiente Medellín (COL) this Thursday (16), in the second round of the Libertadores. Coach of the Rubro-Negro, Leonardo Jardim is expected to repeat the team’s lineup for the first time since taking charge of Mengão.

Since arriving at Flamengo, Leonardo Jardim has managed nine matches for the club. Thus, the Portuguese coach has never sent out the same starting lineup. However, this Thursday (16), the manager is expected to repeat the same starting 11 that faced Fluminense.

What was Flamengo’s last match?

Flamengo’s last match in 2026 was a 2-1 win over Fluminense on Sunday (12), in the 12th round of the Brasileirão. On that occasion, the Rubro-Negro took the field with the following names: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Lucas Paquetá and Arrascaeta; Samuel Lino, Plata and Pedro.

What is Flamengo’s likely lineup for the match against Independiente Medellín?

Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Paquetá and Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro.

How does Mengão come into the match?

Flamengo has two confirmed absences for this Thursday’s (16) match. Jorginho is recovering from an injury to his left calf, while Erick Pulgar is being treated for a right shoulder injury. On the other hand, Leonardo Jardim should have Saúl and Cebolinha back.

What are the details of the Flamengo vs Independiente Medellín match?

The clash between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (16), in the second round of the Libertadores. Therefore, the match will take place at the Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín through YouTube, the website and social media. However, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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