Leonardo Jardim speaks out on Flamengo’s cancelled Libertadores match | OneFootball

What did Leonardo Jardim say this Friday (08)?

Leonardo Jardim spoke this Friday (08) about the cancellation of Flamengo's match against Independiente Medellín (COL) in the Libertadores. Therefore, in the coach’s view, the Rubro-Negro side should be awarded the three points.

— We know that in this kind of situation, there are bureaucratic aspects. I hope we get the 3 points, especially because there is no more time for us to play, and the home team was unable to provide security for the match -, he said.

Why was Flamengo’s match suspended?

Independiente Medellín fans threw explosives, broke through the stands’ barriers, and invaded the stadium pitch. Because of this, the referee asked the players to go to the locker room for safety reasons.

It is important to point out that the Colombian police requested that the match be played behind closed doors. However, Independiente Medellín did not comply with the decision, allowing the match to take place with fans in attendance.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo's next match is against Grêmio, 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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