Peru is going through a critical moment in the last few hours due to protests by transporters against the implementation of a "curfew" in Lima and Callao, the most populated cities on the Peruvian coast. This situation also affects sports, just hours before the Sporting Cristal vs Flamengo match in the Copa Libertadores. What is happening with them?
Prior to the start of the international tournament, Sporting Cristal and Flamengo were preparing to play tonight at 19:30 at the Nacional stadium. However, the strict measure taken by President Pedro Castillo puts this match at risk, and there is no official confirmation of its postponement. Neither Flamengo, Sporting Cristal, nor CONMEBOL have communicated anything regarding this.
In light of this situation, the Brazilian press expects the match to be postponed so that the Flamengo delegation can return to their country as soon as possible. The Brazilian club had scheduled their return to Rio de Janeiro right after the match against the Peruvian team.
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Sporting Cristal: Who are in their Copa Libertadores group?
| GROUP H | COUNTRY |
| Flamengo | Brazil |
| Universidad Católica | Chile |
| Sporting Cristal | Peru |
| Talleres de Córdoba | Argentina |
Sporting Cristal vs Flamengo: date, time, and location
Sporting Cristal had a match against Flamengo TODAY, Tuesday, April 5, at 19:30 (Peruvian time) at the Nacional stadium in Lima. The referee for the match was going to be Jhon Ospina from Colombia.