What secures top spot in Libertadores? Flamengo can host all at Maracanã | OneFootball

Flamengo battles for the overall top spot with Independiente Rivadavia (ARG) and Rosario Central (ARG)

Flamengo faces Cusco (PER) this Tuesday (26) at the Maracanã. Already qualified for the Libertadores round of 16, the Rubro-Negro is chasing another objective against the Peruvian side: winning to try to finish the group stage in first place overall. That result would guarantee the right to play the knockout ties at home.

At the moment, Flamengo has 13 points. If the Rio club wins this round, it will reach 16. The situation requires attention, as Independiente Rivadavia (ARG) and Rosario Central (ARG) also have a chance of reaching the same total. To keep fans informed about how the Rubro-Negro can secure the top spot, Coluna do Fla brings the tiebreaker criteria established by Conmebol.

WHAT ARE THE TIEBREAKER CRITERIA FOR THE LIBERTADORES GROUP STAGE?

In the event of a tie on points, the criteria are applied in this order:

1st criterion: Greatest number of points obtained in group stage matches;

2nd criterion: Best goal difference across the total group stage matches of the tied teams;

3rd criterion: Greatest number of goals scored across the total group stage matches of the tied teams;

4th criterion: Fewest red cards;

5th criterion: Fewest yellow cards;

6th criterion: Drawing of lots.

It is worth noting that once a criterion is applied, the process ends, with no return to the previous ones, even if new ties remain. Flamengo takes the field focused on victory, as a win brings security in the standings and determines home-field advantage in the next stages of the continental competition.

WHEN IS THE ROUND OF 16 DRAW?

The Libertadores round of 16 draw will take place this Friday (29). The ceremony will begin at 12:00 p.m. Brasília time in Luque, Paraguay, after the end of the group stage. In short, the group winners will be placed in Pot 1, while all the runners-up will go into Pot 2.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO vs CUSCO?

Looking to finish first overall, Flamengo faces Cusco at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time this Tuesday (26). The match kicks off at the Maracanã, with broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming). However, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match through the website, social media, and YouTube.

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