Flamengo Crush Medellín 4-1 with a 2.92 vs 0.30 xG Gap — Most Dominant Libertadores Performance of the 2026 Group Phase
Flamengo's 4-1 win over Independiente Medellín was a near-total tactical annihilation: 59% possession, 24 shots (17 inside the box), 91% pass accuracy, and a 2.62 xG gap (2.92 vs 0.30) that ranks among the most dominant Libertadores performances in the dataset. Lucas Paquetá led with a 9.5 rating, supported by de Arrascaeta (1G+1A), Bruno Henrique (1G+1A), and Pedro (1G). Medellín's goalkeeper made 6 saves to prevent an even heavier defeat.
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Conclusion
Flamengo xG: 2.92, Medellín xG: 0.30. Flamengo shots: 24 (17 inside box), pass accuracy: 91%, possession: 59% (match_stats, match_id ba0d11a2). Paquetá: 1 goal, 9.5 rating. Medellín GK saves: 6. Flamengo odds: ~1.03–1.06 (Betfair). Flamengo's last two Libertadores results: 4-1 vs Medellín, 2-0 vs Cusco.