Libertadores: Flamengo eye Medellín slump to regain top spot | OneFootball

Flamengo is in second place in Libertadores Group A

Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (16) to face Independiente Medellín (COL) in the second round of the Libertadores. Looking to reclaim the top spot in Group A, the Rubro-Negro hopes to take advantage of the Colombian team’s poor run this season.

That is because, in their last five matches of the 2026 season, Independiente Medellín has managed just one win. In addition, Flamengo’s opponent has two losses and two draws in that span. Therefore, Mengão hopes to capitalize on the Colombian side’s bad form this Thursday (16).

What were Independiente Medellín’s last matches?

What does Libertadores Group A look like?

Flamengo beat Cusco (PER) 2-0 in their Libertadores opener last Wednesday (08). On the other hand, Independiente Medellín drew 1-1 with Estudiantes (ARG). Then, in the second round this Tuesday (14), the Argentinians beat the Peruvians 2-1 and, as a result, temporarily took over the top spot in Group A.

How is Flamengo coming into the Libertadores match?

Unlike Independiente Medellín, Flamengo comes into Thursday’s (16) match with momentum. After all, last Sunday (12), Leonardo Jardim’s team won the derby against Fluminense 2-1, with two goals from Pedro.

When do Flamengo and Independiente Medellín face off?

The match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (16), in the second round of the Libertadores. The match will be played 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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