Libertadores: Independiente Medellín 'invades' Rio before Flamengo clash | OneFootball

What did Independiente Medellín (COL) do on the eve of the Libertadores match against Flamengo?

Independiente Medellín (COL) is already in Rio de Janeiro for the match against Flamengo in the second round of the Libertadores. Before this Thursday’s (16) clash, the Colombian team took the opportunity to train and also do some sightseeing in the ‘Marvelous City.’

Through social media, Independiente Medellín showed a bit of what Wednesday (15) was like in Rio de Janeiro. First, the Colombian team’s jersey visited Christ the Redeemer, one of the world’s greatest landmarks. In addition, the team held a training session at the army barracks located in Urca, in the city’s South Zone, with Sugarloaf Mountain as the backdrop.

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HOW DOES INDEPENDIENTE MEDELLÍN HEAD INTO THE LIBERTADORES MATCH AGAINST FLAMENGO?

For the clash with Flamengo, Independiente Medellín is trying to change course in the 2026 season. That’s because, in the last three matches, the Colombian team has recorded two draws and one loss.

In its Libertadores debut, Independiente Medellín failed to make the most of home advantage and drew 1-1 with Estudiantes (ARG). As a result, the team is still looking for its first win in the competition.

WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

Flamengo, meanwhile, comes into the duel with Medellín full of confidence. That’s because, in addition to beating Fluminense in the derby, the Rubro-Negro opened its campaign with a 2-1 win over Cusco (PER) at an altitude of 3,400 meters in Peru.

WHEN IS THE FLAMENGO X INDEPENDIENTE MEDELLÍN LIBERTADORES MATCH?

The match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín will take place at 9:30 PM Brasília time this Thursday (16), in the second round of the Libertadores. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media. Finally, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the match.

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