Carrascal may revisit debut stage if Flamengo v Tolima in Libertadores | OneFootball

Tolima (COL) faces Independiente del Valle this Tuesday (25)

Jorge Carrascal could experience a special reunion in the Libertadores. That is because, if Deportes Tolima (COL) eliminates Independiente del Valle (ECU) this Tuesday (25), Flamengo’s opponent in the quarterfinals will be precisely the club against which the Colombian midfielder made his professional debut.

DID CARRASCAL MAKE HIS DEBUT AGAINST TOLIMA?

Jorge Carrascal played his first professional match on November 9, 2014. At the time, the then-16-year-old was playing for Millonarios (COL) and took the field in a 1-0 loss to Deportes Tolima in the 18th round of the Torneo Finalización of the Colombian Championship. The current Flamengo player came on in the 33rd minute of the second half, replacing Luis Mosquera.

In addition, that match took place at Manuel Murillo Toro Stadium, in Ibagué, a venue that could host Carrascal again nearly 12 years later. Therefore, if Tolima advances, the Flamengo midfielder will return to the field where he officially began his professional football journey.

DOES TOLIMA HAVE A CHANCE OF FACING FLAMENGO?

Flamengo has already secured a place in the Libertadores quarterfinals after eliminating Cruzeiro. Now, the Rubro-Negro awaits the winner of the clash between Independiente del Valle and Deportes Tolima to find out its next opponent. The decision will be made this Tuesday (25), in Ecuador.

In the first match, played precisely at Manuel Murillo Toro Stadium, Independiente del Valle won 1-0. Therefore, Tolima needs to overturn the deficit to advance. A Colombian victory by two or more goals secures qualification, while a win by just one goal sends the decision to penalties.

WHEN WILL THE LIBERTADORES QUARTERFINALS TAKE PLACE?

The decision on Flamengo’s opponent takes place this Tuesday (25), starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Banco Guayaquil Stadium, at the altitude of Quito, with streaming broadcast on Paramount. Later, the quarterfinal first-leg matches are scheduled to take place between September 8 and 10, while the second-leg matches should happen between the 15th and 17th of the same month.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION?

— Can you imagine Carrascal returning to the stage of his career debut 12 years later, in a huge Libertadores match? It’s possible, but very difficult. Del Valle is in fantastic form, with 15 straight wins, and won the first match away from home. But let’s see if Tolima can turn it around… It would be a great story for the Flamengo midfielder — commented Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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