Leonardo Jardim leads Flamengo’s penultimate session before Independiente del Valle decider | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim leads Flamengo’s penultimate training session on Wednesday as preparations intensify for the Libertadores quarter-final decider against Independiente del Valle.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the workout at Ninho do Urubu is scheduled for 16:00 Brasília time and is geared towards confirming a semi-final berth.

On Sunday 13, Flamengo beat Corinthians 2-1 at the Maracanã. Lucas Paquetá opened the scoring early, Gui Negão levelled, then Bruno Henrique settled it on 43 minutes.

In the first half, Flamengo had 67% possession and 18 efforts, with Corinthians failing to register one. The result kept the Rio side top of the Brasileirão.

The decisive second leg is on Thursday 17 at the Maracanã, where a simple win would secure progression to the semi-finals.

Flamengo won the first meeting in Quito 2-0, with goals from Bruno Henrique and Léo Pereira, giving them a notable advantage.

Jardim is refusing to relax despite that cushion. A loss by one still sends Flamengo through, but defeat by two or more would take the tie to penalties.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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