Flamengo discover Libertadores last-eight foe today, Del Valle v Tolima | OneFootball

Independiente Del Valle (ECU) won the first leg 1-0

Flamengo advanced to the Libertadores quarterfinals after eliminating Cruzeiro last Wednesday (19), following a 2-1 win at the Maracanã. The Rubro-Negro now awaits the outcome of the clash between Independiente Del Valle (ECU) and Deportes Tolima (COL), which takes place this Tuesday (25).

The second leg of the Round of 16 between Del Valle and Tolima will be played this Tuesday (25), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Banco Guayaquil Stadium in Ecuador. So, for Flamengo fans who want to follow it, the match will be broadcast on Paramount+ (streaming).

Why will Del Valle vs Tolima be decided this Tuesday?

The first leg between Tolima and Independiente Del Valle was scheduled for August 11. However, the match only took place last Tuesday (18). That is because Conmebol had to postpone the clash due to a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia and caused around 280 fatalities.

What was the first leg between Del Valle and Tolima like?

At Manuel Murillo Toro Stadium in Colombia, Del Valle beat Tolima 1-0, with a goal from Arón Rodríguez. As a result, the Ecuadorian side has the advantage of playing for a draw in the second leg. On the other hand, if the Colombians win by a one-goal margin, Flamengo’s opponent will be decided on penalties.

What was the matchup between Flamengo and Cruzeiro like?

Flamengo and Cruzeiro faced each other in the Libertadores Round of 16. The first match, held at Mineirão, ended in a 1-1 draw, with goals from Arroyo and Lucas Paquetá. So, qualification was left to be decided in the second game.

At the Maracanã, Flamengo got the better of Cruzeiro and won 2-1, securing a place in the quarterfinals. After Arrascaeta opened the scoring, Arroyo equalized for the Minas Gerais side. Finally, Samuel Lino scored the goal that gave Fla the win.

What are the possible dates for the Libertadores quarterfinals?

It is worth noting that Conmebol still has to confirm the dates and times of the matches. However, the organization has determined that the first-leg games will take place between September 8 and 10. The second leg, meanwhile, should be played in the week of September 15 to 17.

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