Flamengo v Del Valle: where to watch, line-ups, all you need to know | OneFootball

Flamengo vs. Del Valle face off this Thursday (17) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, for the second leg of the 2026 Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. With a two-goal advantage built in Quito, Rubro-Negro will look to seal a semifinal spot in front of their home crowd.

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Context and current form of the teams

Flamengo, coached by Leonardo Jardim, won the first leg 2-0 at the Olímpico Atahualpa and are the only Brazilian club unbeaten in the 2026 Libertadores: seven wins and two draws in nine matches. Over the weekend, even with an alternate lineup, Rubro-Negro beat Corinthians 2-1 at the Maracanã, with goals from Paquetá and Bruno Henrique, and regained the lead in the Brasileirão with 57 points.

Independiente del Valle, meanwhile, managed by Joaquín Papa, reached the quarterfinals after eliminating Tolima and need an almost perfect comeback to turn the tie around. Carlos González, with seven goals in the current edition, is Ecuador’s main attacking hope, but he failed to score in the first meeting.

Libertadores – Flamengo vs. Del Valle

Flamengo have a two-goal advantage, and any tie on aggregate sends the decision to penalties. Whoever advances will face the winner of Corinthians vs. Estudiantes.

Where to Watch Flamengo vs. Del Valle

Flamengo

Leonardo Jardim has problems putting the team together. Alex Sandro, with a right calf injury, and Evertton Araújo, with a left thigh issue, are out. Center-back Léo Pereira, who scored in the first leg, is doubtful. With Erick Pulgar, a starter in the first match, absent, Nicolás de la Cruz or Lucas Paquetá is expected to take his place in midfield. Pedro is the team’s top scorer this season with 24 goals, and Gonzalo Plata is an option off the bench. Luiz Araújo is Flamengo’s only player one booking away from suspension in the competition.

Absences: Alex Sandro (right calf injury) and Evertton Araújo (left thigh injury).

Doubts: Léo Pereira.

Probable Lineup

Independiente del Valle

The Ecuadorian side need a major comeback at the Maracanã and arrive with four important injury absences.

Absences: Juan Cazares (ACL and meniscus injury in the right knee), Guido Villar (knee issue), Jean Arroyo (tibia and fibula fracture) and Patrik Mercado (ACL rupture).

Probable Lineup

Head-to-Head Record

In the first leg of the quarterfinals, played at the Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, Flamengo won 2-0. The teams also met in the 2023 Recopa Sudamericana final, when Independiente del Valle won the title on penalties after each side won 1-0 in the two matches.

Officiating Crew

Main referee: Andrés Matonte (URU)

Assistant 1: Carlos Barreiro (URU)

Assistant 2: Mathias Muniz (URU)

Video Assistant Referee (VAR): Antonio Garcia (URU)

Match Details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Flamengo vs. Del Valle

What time is Flamengo vs. Del Valle?

The match starts at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (17).

Where can I watch Flamengo vs. Del Valle?

The match will be broadcast on ESPN on pay TV and on Disney+ via streaming.

What was the result of the last meeting between the teams?

In the first leg of the quarterfinals in Quito, Flamengo won 2-0.

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