Flamengo's record against Independiente del Valle | OneFootball

How many times have Flamengo and Independiente del Valle (ECU) faced each other in history?

Flamengo return to action this Thursday (10) when they take on Independiente del Valle (ECU) in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. Looking to gain an edge in the race for a semifinal spot, Mengão will try to deal with a recent history that includes some bitter chapters against the Ecuadorian side.

Although the overall record points to a slight red-and-black advantage, clashes against the Ecuadorian team demand caution and carry plenty of tension. In six official matches in history, the Rio de Janeiro side have three wins, two draws, and one defeat, resulting in a 55.5% success rate.

HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORD:

The last meeting between the teams came in the 2023 Recopa Sudamericana final and was marked by a painful ending for Flamengo at the Maracanã. Despite the red-and-black side’s 1-0 win in regular time, with a dramatic stoppage-time goal from Arrascaeta that leveled the aggregate score from the first leg, the title slipped away in the penalty shootout.

From the spot, the perfect script built by the No. 14 took a cruel twist. The Uruguayan midfielder, who had put on the ‘hero’s cape’ by saving the team in the final minute, ended up being denied by goalkeeper Ramírez and missed the only kick of the shootout.

That lone mistake proved costly and handed the continental trophy to Independiente del Valle. Losing the title at home turned what should have been a night of celebration into one of the fans’ most frustrating recent memories.

HAS FLAMENGO ALSO WON A TITLE AGAINST DEL VALLE?

Despite the bitter memory of 2023, the history of this matchup against the Ecuadorians also includes a trophy fondly celebrated by Flamengo fans. In 2020, Flamengo won the club’s first-ever Recopa Sudamericana title by beating Independiente del Valle 3-0 at the Maracanã.

At the time, the red-and-black team was managed by Jorge Jesus. The goals in the win that sparked the celebration of the Nation were scored by Gabigol and Gerson (2).

WHAT ARE THE DETAILS OF INDEPENDIENTE DEL VALLE VS FLAMENGO?

The match between Flamengo and Independiente del Valle takes place this Thursday (10), in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at Olímpico Atahualpa Stadium in Quito, at an altitude of 2,850 meters above sea level.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla follows every step of Rubro-Negro throughout the 2026 season, with on-site coverage in Ecuador from reporters Simon Lédo, Rock Hudson, and Rodrigo Lima. So follow all the details on the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the match.

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