In front of the Nation, Flamengo takes the field this Thursday (16) to face Independiente Medellín, from Colombia, at 21:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the second round of Group A of the Conmebol Libertadores. Mengão will be looking for its second consecutive victory in the competition, as it defeated Cusco 2-0, away from home, in the opening match of the continental competition.

A large turnout of fans is expected at the Maracanã for the match. To support Flamengo in this duel, visit [link]. ingressos.flamengo.com.br and secure the last available tickets through the club's official sales channel.

Coach Leonardo Jardim should have two important players returning for the match against the Colombians. Everton Cebolinha and Saúl, who participated in training with the group during the week, may be available for selection again. On the other hand, Jorginho and Erick Pulgar are still recovering from their respective injuries and are unavailable for the red-and-black team. 

Retrospect

Flamengo and Independiente Medellín have only faced each other once in history. On that occasion, on February 13, 1964, Flamengo won 1-0, with a goal by Paulo Alves, at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium, in a friendly tournament (Medellín Triangular Tournament). Flamengo won this triangular tournament, which also included Atlético Nacional (Colombia).

Throughout history, Flamengo has faced Colombian teams on 32 occasions (22 wins/6 draws/4 losses), scoring 68 goals and conceding 31. These were the Colombian opponents of the Flamengo team in history: Junior Barranquilla (6), América de Cali (5), Atlético Nacional (5), Deportivo Cali (4), Millonarios (3); Once Caldas (2), Independiente Santa Fé (2), Tolima (2), Independiente Medellín (1), Boca Juniors de Cali (1), Deportes Quindío (1).

Arbitration

Referee: Andres Matonte (URU)
Assistants: Martin Soppi (URU) and Pablo Llarena (URU)
VAR: Antonio Garcia (URU).