DIM drew the 'group of death' in the 2026 Copa Libertadores, why?
Before the Copa Libertadores group stage draw, when Flamengo of Brazil was mentioned at DIM's headquarters, there was a nervous and uncomfortable laugh. The possibility that the red team would have to face the reigning champion of 'The Eternal Glory' was high because the Brazilians were in pot 1 and the Antioquians in pot 4.
TL;DR
- DIM has been drawn into a challenging 'group of death' for the Copa Libertadores.
- Their opponents include reigning champions Flamengo, Argentine champions Estudiantes de La Plata, and Cusco F.C.
- DIM's squad is valued at 14.9 million euros, while Flamengo's is valued at 219.20 million euros.
- Lucas Paquetá, Flamengo's most expensive player, is worth more than the entire DIM squad.
- DIM's last group stage appearance was in 2005, and they aim to reach the knockout stages.
- Estudiantes de La Plata won the Argentine Clausura 2025 and Trofeo de Campeones.
- Cusco F.C. benefits from playing at high altitude in Peru.