Colombian press notes pressure on Medellín before Flamengo | OneFootball

Independiente Medellín (COL) has not won in three matches

Flamengo takes the field this Thursday (16) to face Independiente Medellín (COL) in the Copa Libertadores at the Maracanã. As a result, before the match begins, the Colombian press is highlighting the pressure on the Medellín side.

That is because Independiente Medellín lost 3-2 to Atlético Nacional (COL) last Saturday (11) in the Colombian Championship. As a result, the team remained on 17 points and has virtually said goodbye to its title chances.

“It is unsustainable,” says newspaper El Deportivo when speaking about coach Alejandro Restrepo. Independiente Medellín has not won in three matches, with two draws against Estudiantes (ARG) and Once Caldas (COL), in addition to the derby defeat against Atlético Nacional.

AND COULD IT GET WORSE?

Yes! If Independiente Medellín loses to Flamengo, it will remain on just one point in Group A of the Copa Libertadores. In that case, the team could fall to the bottom of the group and make its fight for a place in the round of 16 of the continental tournament even more difficult.

WHEN IS THE MATCH?

So, Flamengo takes the field this Thursday (16) to face Independiente Medellín at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the second round of the Copa Libertadores. As usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the information.

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