Live, line-ups, where to watch: Flamengo v Independiente Medellín

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·16 April 2026

Live, line-ups, where to watch: Flamengo v Independiente Medellín

Flamengo face Independiente Medellín (COL) in the second round of the Libertadores

Flamengo take the field shortly, starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), to face Independiente Medellín (COL) in the Copa Libertadores. With that, Coluna do Fla brings you all the information about the match, including likely lineups, where to watch, officiating, and much more.

At the moment, Flamengo are second in Group A of the Copa Libertadores, with three points from one match played. Independiente Medellín are third, with just one point, as they drew with Estudiantes (ARG) in their opener.

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WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO X INDEPENDIENTE MEDELLÍN?

Therefore, Flamengo x Independiente Medellín will be broadcast on ESPN, on cable TV, and on Disney+ via streaming. In addition, Coluna do Fla brings all the information live from the Maracanã, with reports from Léo José and Rock Hudson.

DO FLAMENGO HAVE ANY ABSENCES?

For the match against Independiente Medellín, coach Leonardo Jardim has two confirmed absences. Jorginho suffered a calf injury, while Erick Pulgar has an issue with the acromioclavicular joint in his right shoulder.

WHAT ABOUT INDEPENDIENTE MEDELLÍN?

On the other hand, coach Alejandro Restrepo will have only one absentee for Independiente Medellín against Flamengo. That is because midfielder Didier Moreno suffered a ligament injury in his knee. As a result, he is out of the clash in Rio de Janeiro.

MATCH DETAILS:

FLAMENGO X INDEPENDIENTE MEDELLÍN:

Venue: Maracanã – Rio de Janeiro-RJ
Competition: Copa Libertadores – 2nd round
Date: April 16, 2026, Thursday
Time: 9:30 PM (Brasília time)
Broadcasts: Coluna do Fla (YouTube), ESPN (cable TV), and Disney+ (streaming)

WHO IS THE REFEREE FOR THE MATCH?

Referee: Andres Matonte (URU)
Assistant 1: Martin Soppi (URU)
Assistant 2: Pablo Llarena (URU)
VAR: Antonio Garcia (URU)

WHAT ARE THE LIKELY LINEUPS?

FLAMENGO: Rossi, Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Paquetá and Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro. Coach: Leonardo Jardim.

INDEPENDIENTE MDELLÍN: Ichazo, Leyser Chaverra, Londoño, José Ortíz and Fabra; Esneyder Mena, Perlaza, Alexis Serna and Montano; Francisco Chaverra and Fydriszewski. Coach: Alejandro Restrepo.

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