Copa Libertadores 2026: Group Stage Review At The Halfway Point
Group AGroup A features Flamengo, Estudiantes, Independiente Medellín, and Cusco.Flamengo, of course, have been the standouts. The defending champions have won two out of their three matches, scoring...
Copa Libertadores 2026: Group Stage Review At The Halfway Point Group A Group A features Flamengo, Estudiantes, Independiente Medellín, and Cusco. Flamengo, of course, have been the standouts. The defending champions have won two out of their three matches, scoring seven goals and conceding just twice.
They began their campaign with a 2-0 victory away from home at altitude against Cusco, before battering Independiente Medellín 4-1 at home. Their most recent outing saw them earn a point away against a tough Estudiantes side. For Estudiantes, it’s been a relatively solid campaign so far.
They remain undefeated, with one win and two draws from their opening matches. They picked up a strong point in Colombia against Independiente Medellín, before beating Cusco 2-1 at home. Their draw with Flamengo leaves them second in the table.
Behind them are Colombian side Independiente Medellín, who have drawn one, won one, and lost one. Their victory came against Cusco, a 1-0 win on home soil thanks to an 87th-minute winner from Francisco Fydriszewski. For Cusco, however, it’s been a very disappointing campaign so far, with three defeats from three, scoring just one goal and conceding five.
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