Warning for Leonardo Jardim: Flamengo vulnerable in the air | OneFootball

Independiente Medellín (COL) host Flamengo at Atanasio Girardot in the Libertadores

In 2025, Flamengo fans felt at ease whenever an aerial ball was sent into the red-and-black team’s box. This year, however, plays like that have often created danger, which is something Leonardo Jardim must pay attention to this Thursday (07) against Independiente Medellín (COL).

That is because, of the 25 goals conceded this season, 11 came from aerial plays, 44% of the total. In fact, Vasco used an aerial ball to equalize against the Rubro-Negro in the final play last Sunday (03).

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The expectation is that the Most Beloved will fix its aerial weakness, since the back line is the same as last year’s. Danilo, the hero of the Libertadores fourth title, for example, is available to the coach this Thursday (07).

What time is the Flamengo vs Independiente Medellín match?

With an eye on aerial balls, the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín takes place this Thursday (07), in the fourth round of the Libertadores. The ball starts rolling at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Atanasio Girardot Stadium in Colombia.

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. The live broadcast, however, will be on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming).

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