Libertadores quarter-final: Carabajal hopeful of Independiente del Valle comeback at Maracanã | OneFootball

Independiente del Valle have flown to Rio de Janeiro for their Copa Libertadores quarter-final second leg against Flamengo, with defender Mateo Carabajal conceding the task will be difficult yet insisting they travel believing they can turn the tie.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the Ecuadorian side departed on Tuesday and, after landing in the city, will train on Wednesday 16 at Fluminense's training centre.

Flamengo won the first leg 2-0 in the altitude of Quito, Bruno Henrique and Léo Pereira scoring, so the hosts carry a clear advantage into Thursday 17 at the Maracanã.

Flamengo advance even with a one-goal defeat. If Del Valle win 2-0 the tie goes to penalties, while any Flamengo victory also confirms a semi-final place.

Kick-off is 21:30 Brasília time at the Maracanã, with live coverage on ESPN and on Disney+ via streaming. If they progress, Flamengo will face Corinthians or Estudiantes, whose first leg in La Plata finished 1-1, with the return on Wednesday 16 at 21:30 at Neo Química Arena.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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