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Flamengo try to beat Independiente del Valle (ECU) for the first time

The ball is about to roll for the match between Flamengo and Independiente del Valle (ECU). The clash takes place this Thursday (10), in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. With that in mind, Coluna do Fla decided to look back at the last match between the teams in Ecuador.

When was the last meeting between Flamengo and Independiente del Valle in Ecuador?

On February 21, 2023, at Estádio Banco Guayaquil, Flamengo and Independiente del Valle played the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana. The Ecuadorian side won 1-0, with a goal from Mateo Carabajal. As a result, Rubro-Negro are looking to overturn their negative record against the Ecuadorian opponent away from home.

What were the lineups for Flamengo and Independiente del Valle?

Flamengo: Santos; Varela, Fabrício Bruno, David Luiz and Ayrton Lucas; Thiago Maia, Vidal, Everton Ribeiro and Arrascaeta; Gabigol and Pedro.Head coach: Vitor Pereira.

Independiente del Valle:Moisés Ramírez; Matías Fernández, Mateo Carabajal, Agustín García Basso and Richard Schunke; Beder Caicedo, Cristian Pellerano, Júnior Sornoza and Lorenzo Faravelli; Kevin Rodríguez and Lautaro Díaz. Head coach: Martín Anselmi.

Can the record influence this Thursday’s (10) clash?

More than two years after that meeting, both squads have gone through several changes in personnel and coaching staff. As such, the current clash brings together teams that are quite different from those that were on the pitch in the 2023 Recopa Sudamericana. Even so, the record highlights Rubro-Negro’s historic difficulty against Independiente del Valle away from home.

When is the second leg between Flamengo and Independiente del Valle?

The second leg between Flamengo and Independiente del Valle takes place next Thursday (17), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã. Therefore, the result of the first leg in Quito carries extra weight in deciding the semifinal spot in the Libertadores.

Who could be Flamengo’s next opponent in the Libertadores?

The winner of this matchup will face whoever advances from the clash between Corinthians and Estudiantes (ARG). The first leg, played this Wednesday (09), ended in a 1-1 draw in Argentina. Thus, the Brazilian and Argentine sides will decide the spot in the next round at Neo Química Arena.

How did both teams perform in the round of 16?

Flamengo reached the Libertadores quarterfinals after eliminating Cruzeiro in the round of 16. After a 1-1 draw at Mineirão, Rubro-Negro won 2-1 at the Maracanã, with goals from Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino.

Independiente del Valle, meanwhile, faced Deportes Tolima (COL) in the previous round. After winning 1-0 away from home, the Ecuadorian team also came out on top in the second leg, 3-1.

What are the match details for Flamengo vs Del Valle?

The first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals takes place this Thursday (10), between Flamengo and Independiente del Valle. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Estádio Olímpico Atahualpa.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you all the details about Flamengo in the 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the match against Independiente Del Valle.

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