Coluna do Fla
·10 September 2026
Likely line-ups for Flamengo v Independiente del Valle in Libertadores

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·10 September 2026

Flamengo has a draft of its likely lineup for the clash against Independiente del Valle (ECU) this Thursday (10), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time). The match is the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals, at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, Ecuador. So, Flamengo fans can already check the probable lineups for both teams for the opening match.
Flamengo’s likely lineup is: Rossi; Emerson Royal, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz and Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Carrascal, Samuel Lino and Pedro. Bruno Henrique is expected to be an option on the bench for head coach Leonardo Jardim.
Independiente del Valle’s likely lineup is as follows: Aldair Quintana; Daykol Romero, Carabajal, Schunke, Layan Loor; Alcivar, Hugo Quintana, Sornoza; Arón Rodríguez, Emerson Pata (Djorkaeff Reasco) and Carlos González. The Ecuadorian side is therefore expected to rely on a system with three defensive midfielders for the home match.
This Thursday’s match (10) will be broadcast on ESPN, on pay TV. In addition, Flamengo fans can also watch the game on Disney+ via streaming. So, these are the two official options for watching the clash live from Quito.
Coluna do Fla will provide on-site coverage of the match, with reporters Rodrigo Lima, Rock Hudson and Simon Lédo in Quito. That way, fans can also follow all the details on the outlet’s website and social media channels. The coverage will include behind-the-scenes content, lineups and the key moments straight from Ecuador.
The second leg will take place on September 17 at the Maracanã, also at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time). Therefore, the first leg on Ecuadorian soil will shape part of the picture before the decisive match at home. Flamengo is looking for a positive result in Quito to head into the decisive clash in Rio de Janeiro with more peace of mind. In that sense, the starting lineup also points to Leonardo Jardim’s strategy for this first stage of the tie.
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