Coluna do Fla
·9 September 2026
The stats behind Flamengo’s confidence before Del Valle away

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·9 September 2026

Flamengo will play away against Independiente del Valle (ECU), but has posted strong away numbers this season. In the last 14 matches, Fla have lost only twice. As a result, Mengão will play at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
Rubro-Negro’s most recent defeats away from the Maracanã came against Cruzeiro and Vitória. The Minas Gerais side beat Mengão 2-1 in the 26th round of the Brasileirão at Mineirão. At Barradão, O Mais Querido lost 2-0 in the second round of the Copa do Brasil.
Away from home, Flamengo have scored in seven straight matches. In this way, Rubro-Negro’s attack has remained consistent even far from the Maracanã. However, the positive run is not limited to away matches alone.
That is because Mengão currently have just one defeat in their last 13 matches. As a result, the Rio club have also scored in 13 straight games. In addition, Flamengo are on a run of three consecutive matches without losing, with three straight wins in that span.
At home, Independiente del Valle (ECU) are coming off four straight matches in which they have conceded goals. Even so, the Ecuadorian side’s defensive fragility goes beyond just home fixtures.
The team have conceded in five straight matches, whether at home or away. Therefore, the recent record points to a vulnerable defense just before the clash with Flamengo.
Independiente del Valle and Flamengo have faced each other six times in history. Rubro-Negro hold the edge in the overall record, with three wins against two victories for the Ecuadorians.
ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the match between Flamengo and Independiente del Valle. That gives Rubro-Negro fans two options to follow the game live from Quito. Coluna do Fla will also provide full coverage of the clash on its website and social media channels.
Flamengo’s likely opponent in the Libertadores semifinals will come from the clash between Corinthians and Estudiantes (ARG), who are also competing in the quarterfinals. However, a meeting with the winner of that tie will only be confirmed if Mengão themselves advance against Del Valle.
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