Where to watch Independiente Medellín x Flamengo with Libertadores lineups and schedule
Flamengo visits Independiente Medellín this Thursday. The duel takes place at 9:30 pm on Estádio Atanasio Girardot, in Medellín, for the fourth round of the Conmebol Libertadores group stage. The red-black team has seven points and can guarantee a place in the round of 16 with two rounds to spare.
Independiente Medellín is going through a delicate moment. The club fired coach Alejandro Restrepo after poor results at Campeonato Colombiano. The interim Sebastián Botero, coming from the under-20s, leads the team that fell in the first phase of the Apertura after a home defeat on Sunday. The largest shareholder, Raúl Giraldo, also stepped aside after a public argument with fans.
Medellín looks for points at home to stay alive at Libertadores
The Colombian team occupies third place in the group with four points. A victory against Flamengo maintains the chances of qualifying. Botero has almost maximum strength. Didier Moreno returns from injury and should be a starter.
Leider Berrio, Kevin Mantilla and De la Rosa remain out due to injury. Ninguém is hanging. The interim has two wins and one loss since taking over.
- Chaux
- Leyser Chaverra, Londoño, José Ortiz and Fabra
- Loboa, Didier Moreno, Alexis Serna and Francisco Chaverra
- Yony González and Fydriszewski
Essa is the likely lineup for Independiente Medellín. The scheme must prioritize strong marking in the middle and quick counterattacks with the attackers.
Flamengo arrives undefeated in nine games and aims for victory
The red-and-black team is going through a good phase. São nine matches without defeat, but two recent draws: one in Libertadores against Estudiantes and another in Brasileiro with Vasco. The victory in Medellín allows a break in the tournament sequence.
Leonardo Jardim leads the team. The Portuguese coach has been rotating the squad at Libertadores. Carrascal returns to the team and increases creation options. Pulgar is still recovering from a shoulder injury and is expected to be out. Arrascaeta and Paquetá are also missing.
- Rossi
- Royal, Danilo, Vitão and Ayrton Lucas
- Evertton Araújo, Jorginho and Carrascal
- Luiz Araújo, Cebolinha and Pedro (Bruno Henrique)
Essa is the likely formation of Flamengo. The midfield gains strength with the return of Carrascal. Ataque relies on the speed of Luiz Araújo and Cebolinha to explore spaces.
Transmissão and arbitration details
The match will be broadcast on ESPN on closed TV and Disney+ on streaming. ge tracks all bids in real time.
Jesus Valenzuela, from Venezuela, officiates the game. The assistants are Tulio Moreno and Alberto Ponte, also Venezuelans. Andres Cunha, from Uruguai, is in VAR. Ninguém of Flamengo is hanging.
Situação of the group and upcoming challenges
Flamengo leads or is well positioned with seven points. The positive result practically seals the vacancy. Independiente Medellín needs to score points so as not to depend on other results in the last rounds.
The tight calendar marks the moment. Flamengo disputes Brasileiro and Libertadores alternately. Jardim has been testing different pieces to keep the momentum going.
The Atanasio Girardot stadium should receive a good crowd. Medellín’s altitude requires Flamengo’s attention. The red and black team traveled with a full group and prepared for the local conditions.
Histórico recent and motivations
Flamengo showed strength away from home in the competition. The undefeated streak gives confidence. Medellín, even in a crisis, is usually competitive at home with Libertadores.
The red and black players highlight the importance of the match. Vitória allows you to focus on other commitments. Do Colombian side, the duel serves as an opportunity for rehabilitation after early elimination in the national championship.
The confrontation takes on the shape of an early decision in the group. Flamengo seeks efficiency. Independiente Medellín plays for survival in the group stage.
