Léo Pereira and Samuel Lino star in Flamengo’s Quito win, player ratings | OneFootball

Flamengo claimed a valuable first-leg win in Quito, with Léo Pereira and Samuel Lino leading their Libertadores quarter-final display. Bruno Henrique struck the opener, then Pereira headed a second to put the visitors in charge.

According to Globo.com, Emerson Royal supplied the cross for Pereira’s goal and defended stoutly, while Ayrton Lucas impressed with energy and key recoveries after the interval. Lino continued his decisive form by setting up Bruno Henrique.

Keeper Rossi erred early while playing out, then produced firm stops from Sornoza’s long-range efforts as centre-backs Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira dominated in the air. Ortiz’s loose pass at 15 minutes of the second half gave Independiente del Valle a rare sight.

In midfield, Erick Pulgar screened the defence and made two recoveries, though he sliced one clearance dangerously in his own box. Jorginho struggled before the break, then found space to slide Lino through to launch the move for the opener.

Arrascaeta looked short of fitness and found it hard to influence, and the decision to start him was hard to understand. Lucas Paquetá arrived at 25 minutes of the second half and helped Flamengo control the centre, with Carrascal and Plata labouring without incision. Varela and Pedro came on late. Coach Leonardo Jardim was criticised for the initial selection but earned credit for another win this season, achieved at altitude, leaving his side well placed in the tie.

Source: Globo.com

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