Flamengo defend 18-year two-goal lead record in Libertadores against Independiente del Valle | OneFootball

Flamengo host Independiente del Valle in Thursday’s Libertadores quarter-final second leg, chasing a semi-final berth after a 2-0 win in Quito.

According to Coluna Do Fla, they have not been overturned in the competition’s knockouts after taking a two-goal lead for 18 years. The last time came in 2008, when a 4-2 away win over América was followed by a 3-0 defeat at the Maracanã and elimination.

Since that exit, Flamengo have faced the same scenario six times. On each occasion, they began the return leg two goals up and progressed.

Bruno Henrique and Léo Pereira scored in the altitude of Quito. Flamengo can lose by one goal at home and still advance, while a Del Valle victory by two goals would send the tie to penalties.

Kick-off is at 21:30 Brasília time at the Maracanã. ESPN on pay TV and Disney+ via streaming will broadcast the match.

The winners will face Corinthians or Estudiantes in the semi-finals. Their return leg is on Wednesday 16 at the Neo Química Arena. The first game in La Plata finished 1-1.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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