Flamengo aim to reach Libertadores semi-finals unbeaten in 2026 | OneFootball

Rubro-Negro has not lost a single match in the 2026 Libertadores

Flamengo takes the field this Thursday (17) for one of the most decisive challenges of the season. Rubro-Negro faces Independiente del Valle (ECU) in the second leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. At the Maracanã, the Rio side will play to keep its unbeaten run in the continental tournament alive.

So far, Flamengo’s 2026 Libertadores campaign has been solid. In nine matches played, the team has recorded seven wins and two draws. The journey began with a commanding 2-0 victory over Cusco (PER) at altitude in Peru. Soon after, the Most Beloved thrashed Independiente Medellín (COL) 4-1 at the Maracanã.

In the rest of the group stage, Fla drew 1-1 with Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) away from home, but secured all three points in the rematch in Rio de Janeiro, winning 1-0. To close out the first phase, they claimed a comfortable 3-0 win over Cusco in front of the Nation.

In the meantime, the club was also awarded a walkover victory against Independiente Medellín due to the cancellation of the match in Colombia. After that, Fla drew 1-1 with Cruzeiro in the first leg and then sealed a place in the quarterfinals with a 2-1 win in the return leg. 

Finally, Flamengo’s most recent match was a 2-0 victory over Independiente del Valle at altitude in Quito, Ecuador. It is no surprise, then, that the Most Beloved hosts the Ecuadorian side with an advantage. That means even a one-goal defeat would still send Leonardo Jardim’s team through to the Libertadores semifinals.

What are Flamengo’s matches in the 2026 Libertadores?

What are the details of Fla’s next match?

Now, all attention is fully focused on reaching Eternal Glory for the fifth time in the club’s history. On Thursday (17), Flamengo visits Independiente del Valle for the second leg of the quarterfinals. Kickoff is set for 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã.

Who is broadcasting Flamengo vs. Independiente del Valle?

The live broadcast of Flamengo vs. Independiente del Valle will be on ESPN through its subscription channel, as well as on Disney+ via streaming. Therefore, the match will not be shown on free-to-air TV. However, Coluna do Fla, through its YouTube channel, website, and social media, will be following everything that happens in the match.

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