Flamengo to Face Independiente Medellín in Crucial Libertadores Clash Broadcast Live
Flamengo faces Independiente Medellín on May 7 for a key Libertadores group match, broadcast live on ESPN and Disney+.
- • Flamengo leads Group A with seven points, Independiente Medellín is third with four points.
- • Match scheduled for May 7 at 21:30 Brasília time at Estádio Atanasio Girardot, Medellín.
- • Live broadcast on ESPN and streaming available on Disney+.
- • Lineups for both teams have been announced, highlighting key players.
Key details
On May 7, 2026, Flamengo will face Independiente Medellín in a pivotal Copa Libertadores group stage match at 21:30 Brasília time. The encounter takes place at the Estádio Atanasio Girardot in Medellín, Colombia. Currently leading Group A with seven points from two wins and a draw, Flamengo aims to consolidate its position at the top. Independiente Medellín, meanwhile, is third with four points, trailing second-place Estudiantes by just one point.
Flamengo’s probable lineup includes Rossi; Royal, Danilo, Vitão, and Ayrton Lucas in defense; Evertton Araújo, Jorginho, and Carrascal in midfield; and Luiz Araújo, Cebolinha, and Pedro up front, with Bruno Henrique as an option. Independiente Medellín is expected to start with Chaux; Leyser Chaverra, Londoño, José Ortiz, and Fabra in defense; Loboa, Didier Moreno, Alexis Serna, and Francisco Chaverra in midfield; and Yony González and Fydriszewski leading the attack.
Fans can watch the match live on ESPN via cable and stream it on Disney+. Additionally, CNN Esportes will provide real-time updates throughout the game. This match is critical for both teams as Flamengo seeks to maintain its lead while Independiente Medellín looks to climb the group standings.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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Independiente Medellín's points and position
Sources report different point totals and positions for Independiente Medellín.
metropoles.com
"Independiente Medellín holds the third position with four points, trailing Estudiantes, who is in second place by two points."
cnnbrasil.com.br
"Independiente Medellín sits in third place with four points, just one point behind second-place Estudiantes."
Why this matters: One source states Independiente Medellín has four points and is third, while the other claims they have four points but are one point behind second place. This discrepancy affects the understanding of the team's standing in the group.