Coluna do Fla
·31 March 2026
With Gonzalo Plata, Ecuador name side for Netherlands clash

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·31 March 2026

Gonzalo Plata returns to action this Tuesday (31) in the match between Ecuador and the Netherlands, a friendly as part of World Cup preparations. Head coach Sebastián Beccacece has already named Ecuador’s starting lineup for the game, with the Flamengo player among the starting 11.
Gonzalo Valle; Alan Franco, Ordóñez, Félix Torres, Willian Pacho and Estupiñán; Moises Caicedo and Pedro Vite; John Yeboah, Gonzalo Plata and Enner Valencia.
A Flamengo forward, Gonzalo Plata heads into the match against the Netherlands with confidence. That is because the player started in the 1-1 draw against Morocco and provided the assist for John Yeboah’s goal, preventing Ecuador from losing.
Plata is going through a period of uncertainty at Flamengo. Besides being unable to establish a run of games under Leonardo Jardim, the Ecuadorian is involved in off-field issues that have displeased the club’s board and supporters.
As a result, after having some incidents exposed in the media, Plata decided to remove photos wearing the Flamengo shirt from his social media, leaving only the one with the Libertadores trophy. Finally, the forward also unfollowed the club.
The match will be broadcast on Disney+ via streaming. In addition, Coluna do Fla will follow the game in real time on social media, keeping fans informed about every detail of the match involving the Rubro-Negro forward.
Like Ecuador, the Dutch national team has also been announced for this Tuesday’s (31) friendly. Therefore, head coach Ronald Koeman will send the Netherlands onto the field with the following names: Flekken; Dumfries, Aké, Van Dijk and De Vrij; Schouten, Timber and Xavi Simons; Malen, Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey.
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