Does Danilo play today? Where to watch Flamengo x Independiente Medellín in the Libertadores
Flamengo faces Independiente Medellín this Thursday. The duel is scheduled for 9:30 pm on Estádio Atanasio Girardot, on Medellín, for the fourth round of the Conmebol Libertadores group stage. The red and black team has seven points and can seal their place in the round of 16 with a victory.
Independiente Medellín experiences turbulence. Coach Alejandro Restrepo was dismissed after negative results on Campeonato Colombiano. Sebastián Botero, interim of the under-20s, manages the team that fell in the first phase of Apertura. Main shareholder Raúl Giraldo stepped aside after conflict with fans.
Medellín bets at home to score points and stay in the fight
The Colombian club has four points and is third in the group. Vitória maintains hopes of classification. Botero features almost the entire cast. Didier Moreno is back from injury and should start.
Leider Berrio, Kevin Mantilla and De la Rosa remain out due to injury. Nenhum player is hanging. The interim has two victories and one defeat in office.
- 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 team must prioritize compact defense and quick counterattacks.
Flamengo maintains invincibility and tests options at altitude
The red-and-black team has gone through nine games without defeat. Empates against Estudiantes in Libertadores and Vasco in Brasileiro slowed the pace of victories. Triunfo in Medellín practically guarantees slack in the sequence.
Leonardo Jardim leads the cast. The Portuguese coach has been rotating names at Libertadores. Carrascal returns and reinforces the creation medium. Pulgar, Arrascaeta and Paquetá remain absent.
Danilo appears on the list of related players and is part of the likely lineup as a defender. Ainda has not confirmed formation. The defender has received opportunities with the squad rotation.
- 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 defense gains experience with Danilo. The attack relies on speed on the sides.
Transmissão live and referee the match
ESPN shows it on closed TV. Disney+ is available on streaming. ge covers bid by bid in real time.
Jesus Valenzuela, from Venezuela, commands the whistle. Tulio Moreno and Alberto Ponte act as assistants. Andres Cunha, from Uruguai, is in VAR. Nenhum hanging on Flamengo.
Stadium Altitude and group context
Atanasio Girardot is above 1,400 meters. The condition demands physical preparation from Flamengo, who traveled with a reinforced group.
The red-and-black team is looking for a positive result away from home. The undefeated streak brings confidence. Medellín tries to rehabilitate after early elimination in the national tournament.
The game gains importance in the bracket. Flamengo targets early classification. Colombianos fights to stay in contention.
