Colombian backs easy Flamengo win over Independiente Medellín today

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·07 de maio de 2026

Colombian backs easy Flamengo win over Independiente Medellín today

Coluna do Fla conducted an exclusive interview with Orlando Berrío

Flamengo take the field this Thursday (07) to face Independiente Medellín (COL) in the fourth round of the Libertadores. Former Rubro-Negro player Orlando Berrío analyzed the matchup and said that the Most Beloved is the big favorite.

I think Flamengo, given the form they are in, won’t have much difficulty beating Independiente Medellín. They are going through a very complicated time, they missed out on the playoffs in the local league, the club president went onto the pitch and made statements and gestures that the fans really did not like. People are saying the fans won’t show up in large numbers for the match. So everything is going Flamengo’s way. There’s also that situation where the guys will want to turn things around, but with all due respect to Independiente Medellín, I think Flamengo is superior. Still, they have to show it on the pitch. It’s 11 against 11, and from the very first moment they have to show what we want, which is to win the Libertadores again,” Berrío said in an exclusive interview with Coluna do Fla.

What are Berrío’s numbers at Flamengo?

Orlando Berrío joined Flamengo in January 2017, after the Rubro-Negro paid around R$ 11 million to Atlético Nacional (COL). It is worth noting that the former forward caught Mengão’s attention because of his speed on the right flank.

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In total, Berrío played 81 matches wearing the Flamengo shirt and scored seven goals. In addition, the Colombian won seven titles, including the Libertadores and the Brasileirão in 2019. Finally, the former player said goodbye to Fla in July 2020 after signing with Khor Fakkan (UAE).

How did the first match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín go?

The first match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín took place in the second round of the Libertadores group stage. At the Maracanã, Leonardo Jardim’s team showed no mercy and won 4-1, with goals from Pedro, Arrascaeta, Paquetá and Bruno Henrique.

When do Flamengo and Independiente Medellín face each other?

With Orlando Berrío cheering them on, the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín takes place this Thursday (07), in the fourth round of the Libertadores. The ball gets 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. However, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.