Del Valle player expects hostility and pens against Flamengo | OneFootball

Ecuadorian defender expects an attacking approach at the Maracanã, even after 2-0 first-leg defeat

Independiente del Valle (ECU) has not thrown in the towel. Throughout the week, the Ecuadorian team’s players showed confidence even after losing 2-0 to Flamengo. Now, it was Richard Schunke’s turn to talk about bringing aggression and taking the tie to penalties this Thursday (17).

What did Schunke say about the match against Flamengo?

– It’s a hostile game, but an enjoyable one to play and to make the most of. I think we need to control the ball. Obviously Flamengo is Flamengo and will play, and we need to be sharp defensively, in the duels, in the details -, said the center back, who added:

– Then, when we have the ball, manage it well, play with depth and also be dangerous. And, of course, score the goals needed to take it to penalties -, said Schunke, Del Valle’s number 5.

Have other Del Valle players also spoken about the matchup?

Another likely starter, Djorkaeff Reasco, said in the mixed zone, while still in Ecuador, that Flamengo’s win does not discourage Del Valle. The forward is expected to replace top scorer Charli Gonzalez, who was injured in the first leg.

– In my view, everything is still open. We have a great team as well, so we’re going in with the same desire in search of that win. At the end of the day, we still have the same motivation, and that’s what gives us energy -, Reasco said after the defeat in the first match.

Before traveling to Rio de Janeiro, Mateo Carabajal, a defender for the Ecuadorian team, admitted the challenge would be difficult. However, he also spoke confidently about qualifying at the Maracanã.

“It’s going to be a difficult venue, but we’re going there full of hope that we can turn the tie around,” Mateo Carabajal said in the airport lobby in Ecuador. The defender is also considered a likely starter for this Thursday (17).

What is Flamengo’s advantage before the second leg?

Flamengo won the first leg 2-0 in Quito. As a result, Rubro-Negro can even lose by one goal this Thursday. Even so, the team would still advance to the Libertadores semifinals. Meanwhile, Del Valle needs a two-goal win to force a penalty shootout.

When and where to watch Flamengo vs. Del Valle?

The match kicks off this Thursday (17) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the second leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. ESPN, on cable 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. That way, fans have different options so they don’t miss a single moment of the decider.

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