Libertadores: Del Valle train at Fluminense before Flamengo clash | OneFootball

Del Valle (ECU) arrives in Rio de Janeiro early Wednesday morning (16) to face Flamengo

Independiente del Valle (ECU) has set its schedule for the match against Flamengo, which takes place this Thursday (17), in the second leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals at the Maracanã. As a result, the Ecuadorian delegation will arrive in Rio de Janeiro in the early hours of Wednesday (16).

According to reporting by Mônica Alves from Coluna do Fla, Independiente del Valle will train during the day at Fluminense’s training center in Rio de Janeiro. Therefore, the Rio-based club will provide its facilities for the preparation of Mengão’s opponent in this decisive week.

With that, Del Valle will have only one day of training in the ‘Marvelous City’ before facing Rubro-Negro at the Maracanã. Thus, the Ecuadorian coaching staff will use the final session at Fluminense’s training center to fine-tune the last details.

How does Flamengo head into the second leg against Del Valle?

In the first leg, played in Quito, Fla beat Independiente del Valle 2-0 at Ecuador’s altitude. That means Mengão heads into the clash in Rio de Janeiro with an advantage built away from home.

With this favorable result, Flamengo can even lose by one goal and still advance to the Libertadores semifinals. If the Ecuadorians repeat the same scoreline at the Maracanã, the spot will be decided on penalties.

Who could Flamengo and Independiente del Valle face in the Libertadores semifinals?

It is important to point out that whoever advances from the clash between Flamengo and Del Valle already knows the possible opponents in the Libertadores semifinals. In the same bracket, Corinthians and Estudiantes (ARG) are battling to move on. In the first match between the teams, it ended 1-1 in Argentina. Finally, this Wednesday (16), the final showdown between the clubs takes place at Neo Química Arena.

Where can you watch Flamengo vs Del Valle in the Libertadores?

The match between Flamengo and Del Valle kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (17), at the Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will bring all the details of the match with on-site coverage from Simon Lédo, Rodrigo Lima, and Rock Hudson on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media. Finally, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the match.

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