Anthony Valencia’s gesture with Samuel Lino before Flamengo’s Libertadores tie | OneFootball

Anthony Valencia shared a warm moment with Samuel Lino on Tuesday at Ninho do Urubu as Flamengo prepared for the Libertadores. Footage on Flamengo TV showed the pair chatting on the pitch before the Ecuadorian hugged the No 16.

Flamengo beat Del Valle 2-0 in Quito, with Bruno Henrique and Léo Pereira on the scoresheet. The second leg is on Thursday 17 at the Maracanã, kick-off 21:30 Brasília time.

A recent arrival, Valencia already appears well integrated with the squad. Compatriot Gonzalo Plata praised him after the win at altitude in Quito, stressing the value of having another Ecuadorian in the group.

The 19-year-old has already featured, getting minutes in the league victory over Remo. He was an unused substitute against Del Valle and Corinthians under head coach Leonardo Jardim.

Holding a two-goal lead, Flamengo can lose by up to one goal and still reach the semi-final to face Estudiantes. ESPN and Disney+ will broadcast the match.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

“Artificial intelligence was used to assist in creating this article based on reporting from the original source quoted.”