Libertadores today: Flamengo v Del Valle decide Estudiantes rival | OneFootball

Flamengo vs Independiente del Valle (ECU) battle for a spot in the Libertadores semifinals

Flamengo face Independiente del Valle (ECU) this Thursday (17), starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time). The match will therefore take place at the Maracanã, in the second leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. The game will determine Estudiantes de la Plata’s (ARG) opponent in the semifinals of the South American competition.

Which Libertadores match is on today?

It is worth noting that the second leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals is the only match this Thursday (17). It is also worth noting that the winner of the clash between Flamengo and Independiente del Valle will face Estudiantes de la Plata (ARG) in the semifinals. The Argentine side beat Corinthians in the quarterfinals and advanced in the Copa Libertadores de América.

How does Flamengo come into the match?

In short, Flamengo face Independiente del Valle with one confirmed absence. That is because Evertton Araújo is under the care of the Medical Department, receiving treatment for a muscle injury considered more serious.

What is the head-to-head record between Flamengo and Independiente del Valle?

Independiente del Valle and Flamengo have already faced each other seven times throughout history. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro have the edge in the overall record, with four wins, compared to two victories for Independiente del Valle. In this way, the balanced history reinforces the importance of this Thursday’s (17) result for the tie.

What is the match scenario?

In short, in the first leg, Flamengo beat Independiente del Valle 2-0 at the altitude of Quito, Ecuador. As a result, Leonardo Jardim’s team can now lose by as much as one goal and still qualify for the Libertadores semifinals.

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