Match Report
The table read 1st (Flamengo, 16 pts) against 3rd (Independiente Medellín, 7 pts), 9 points apart. Independiente Medellín had been under-performing their position — 20th on five-round form against 3rd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.33/0.33 for Flamengo and 1/1.83 for Independiente Medellín (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.17.
Flamengo had won three straight.
The venue was Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho, with room for 78,838 spectators. Flamengo led 2-1 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 4-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Flamengo: Lucas Paquetá (15'), Giorgian de Arrascaeta (49'), Bruno Henrique (45'), Pedro (90') · Independiente Medellín: Yony González (40')
Key stats
Possession: Flamengo 59% · Independiente Medellín 41% · Total shots: 24-8 · On target: 10-1 · Corners: 4-2