Likely line-ups for Flamengo v Independiente del Valle in Libertadores | OneFootball

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·17 September 2026

Likely line-ups for Flamengo v Independiente del Valle in Libertadores

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Flamengo and Independiente del Valle (ECU) battle for a place in the Libertadores semifinal


Flamengo has an outline of the likely lineup for the clash against Independiente del Valle (ECU) this Thursday (17), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time). Therefore, the match is the second leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals at the Maracanã. With that, Flamengo fans can already check the probable lineups of both teams for the first-leg clash.

What is Flamengo’s likely lineup?

Flamengo’s likely lineup is: Rossi; Emerson Royal, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Jorge Carrascal, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique. That said, players such as Pedro and Danilo should be options on the bench.


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What is Independiente del Valle’s likely lineup?

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 and Djorkaeff Reasco. In addition, for the match, the Ecuadorian side will be without Carlos González, the team’s top scorer this season and one of its key players. That is because the player suffered a muscle injury in the first leg and was left out of the trip to Rio de Janeiro.

Which channels will broadcast Independiente del Valle vs Flamengo?

Thursday’s (17) match will be broadcast by ESPN on pay TV. In addition, Flamengo fans can also follow the game on Disney+ via streaming. So these are the two official options to watch the showdown at the Maracanã.

What will Coluna do Fla’s coverage be like?

Coluna do Fla will provide on-site coverage of the match, with reporters Rodrigo Lima, Rock Hudson, and Simon Lédo in Rio de Janeiro. That way, fans can also follow all the details on the outlet’s website and social media channels.

What is the quarterfinal scenario?

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

In addition, it is 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 eliminated Corinthians in the quarterfinals and advanced in the Copa Libertadores.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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