Game suspended between Independiente Medellín x Flamengo in the Libertadores due to confusion
Independiente Medellín faces Flamengo this Thursday night at Estádio Atanasio Girardot. Grupo A’s fourth round Libertadores duel was stopped due to confusion. The game was underway when fans created a commotion in the stands.
Referee Jesús Valenzuela stopped the match. Jogadores from both teams waits on the pitch. Flamengo leads the group with seven points and was looking for victory to advance the classification. Medellín, with four points, needed the result at home.
Escalação official Independiente Medellín
Sebastián Botero picked the team with Eder Chaux in goal. The defense has Leyser Chaverra, Jose Ortiz, Daniel Londono and Frank Fabra.
The midfield has Halam Loboa, Didier Moreno, Alexis Serna and Francisco Chaverra. Yony Gonzalez and Francisco Fydriszewski form the attack.
- Leyser Chaverra and Jose Ortiz in defense
- Didier Moreno returns and gains position
- Yony Gonzalez explores speed from the sides
- Frank Fabra brings experience on the left side
Escalação official Flamengo
Leonardo Jardim opted for several changes. Agustin Rossi is in goal. The defense line has Emerson Royal, Leo Pereira, Danilo and Alex Sandro.
🚨CONFUSÃO NO JOGO DO FLAMENGO!
— PES MIL GRAU (@Pesgrau) May 8, 2026
Muitos protestos da torcida do Independiente Medellín, retirando proteções e atirando sinalizadores no gramado.
O jogo foi paralisado e os times foram para o vestiário. pic.twitter.com/uEoNEwxGix
In the middle, Luiz Araujo, Jorge Carrascal, Samuel Lino, Jorginho and Evertton Araujo. Bruno Henrique is the reference in the attack.
- Carrascal returns and works on creation
- Evertton Araujo maintains volume in the middle
- Bruno Henrique leads the offensive actions
- Alex Sandro and Danilo reinforce defense
Arbitragem and moment of stoppage
Jesús Valenzuela commands the game. Tulio Moreno and Alberto Ponte are the helpers. Rony Cueva serves as the fourth referee.
The confusion started in the Atanasio Girardot stands. The referee stopped the match for safety reasons. Equipes from stadium security sprang into action. Até There is currently no information on injuries or downtime.
Contexto do Grupo A
Flamengo has two wins and a draw. Medellín has a win and a loss. A red-black victory practically guarantees a place in the round of 16. The Colombian team needs to react to stay alive in the competition.
The last direct confrontation ended 4-1 for Flamengo. Agora the scenario changed with the game stopped.
Linha from start time (until stoppage)
- Início balanced with alternating possession
- Medellín pressed in the first minutes
- Flamengo created a clear chance with Bruno Henrique
- Confusão in the stands led to the interruption