Bogey side? Independiente del Valle put Flamengo on alert in Libertadores

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·16 September 2026

Bogey side? Independiente del Valle put Flamengo on alert in Libertadores

Ecuadorian team has won nine of its last ten away games in the 2026 season

Flamengo return to action this Thursday (17) to face Independiente del Valle (ECU) in the second leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. Despite the solid advantage built in the first leg, Mengão has a real reason to be concerned about the decisive match at the Maracanã.

That is because Independiente del Valle usually makes life difficult for opponents away from home. It is no surprise, then, that the Ecuadorian side is considered a ‘tough’ visitor in 2026. In their last ten away matches, they have recorded nine wins and just one defeat.

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What is Flamengo’s situation against Del Valle?

Flamengo won the first leg against Independiente del Valle, in the altitude of Quito, by 2-0. Bruno Henrique and Léo Pereira scored for the Rubro-Negro. As a result, Mengão can even lose by one goal in the second leg and still secure a place in the semifinals of the continental tournament.

However, if Del Valle win by two goals, the semifinal spot will be decided on penalties. Therefore, the advantage built in Quito puts Flamengo in a comfortable position for the return match at the Maracanã.

How did Flamengo and Del Valle perform in the round of 16?

Flamengo reached the Libertadores quarterfinals after eliminating Cruzeiro in the round of 16. After a 1-1 draw at Mineirão, Rubro-Negro won 2-1 at the Maracanã, with goals from Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino.

Independiente del Valle, meanwhile, faced Deportes Tolima (COL) in the previous round. After winning 1-0 away from home, the Ecuadorian side also came out on top in the return leg, 3-1. As such, the recent record reinforces the opponent’s strong performances away from home.

When and where to watch Flamengo vs. Del Valle?

The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time this Thursday (17) at the Maracanã. ESPN, on pay TV, and Disney+, via streaming, will broadcast the match live. In addition, Coluna do Fla will cover every detail of the clash on its website, YouTube channel, and social media.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.