Tolima x Flamengo is one of the clashes of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores and, this time, the teams face each other in the first game of the decision of the vacancy for the quarterfinals.
tolima x Flamengo is one of the clashes that mark the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. Even playing away from home, Mengão is the big favorite to come out with the victory in the first game and, then, define the confrontation with tranquility at home. The Colombians, however, have already shown a lot of competence and can present difficulties in the match.
On the one hand, Tolima had a great group stage and surprised, finishing with 11 points, just like the leaders Atlético-MG. In the last round, the Colombian club beat Galo 2-1 at Mineirão and has already proved that it can be lethal if underestimated. In the competition, the team has six games, three wins, two draws and only one defeat.
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On the other hand, Flamengo ranked in the lead with some tranquility. With 16 points, the team from Rio de Janeiro had a large advantage over their opponents and remains undefeated in the competition. In six games, there were five wins and only one draw, and they are looking to stay that way in order to advance in the competition.
However, the club from Gávea has some problems and important absences for the match. First, Bruno Henrique will be out of action for almost a year due to a multi-ligament injury to his right knee and Rodrigo Caio also did not travel due to tendinitis. In addition, the team also lost Diego Alves, Fabricio Bruno and William Arãowho contracted Covid-19.
Where to Watch?
The match between Tolima and Flamengo takes place this Wednesday, 29, at 21:30 (Brasilia time), at the Manuel Murillo Toro Stadium, in Colombia. In addition to the already mentioned embezzlement, the Rio club will also not have João Gomes, which is suspended in the competition. The match will be broadcast on ESPN.
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Source: sportbuzz

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