Flamengo hosts Independiente del Valle at the Maracanã this Thursday (17th) in a decisive Libertadores clash. Find out where to follow the broadcast and the atmosphere for the matchup.
Flamengo takes the field this Thursday (17th) aiming to confirm its spot in the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores da América. The match against Independiente del Valle (ECU) will take place at the Maracanã, with the Rubro-Negro carrying an important advantage from the first leg.
For fans wanting to follow every moment of the game, the match will be broadcast live on ESPN, a cable TV channel. Additionally, the streaming platform Disney+ will also provide the broadcast for subscribers.
Full coverage from Coluna do Fla
To not miss any details of the Rubro-Negro’s journey, the Equipe M360 team is preparing a special broadcast on YouTube. The team will bring all the atmosphere from the Sacred Temple with journalists Simon Lédo, Rock Hudson, and Rodrigo Lima on-site.
The extended coverage includes everything from the pre-game buzz to the post-whistle reactions, with interviews from the mixed zone and coach Leonardo Jardim‘s press conference. The portal will also maintain real-time monitoring of all match developments.
Quarter-final scenario
In the first leg, held in Quito, Flamengo secured a solid 2-0 victory. The goals were scored by Bruno Henrique and Léo Pereira, capitalizing on pressure in the second half. With this result, Leonardo Jardim‘s team can afford to lose by one goal and still secure their place in the next phase. In case of a tied aggregate score, the spot will be decided by a penalty shootout.
How the teams are arriving
Flamengo comes in riding the momentum from their recent victory over Corinthians in the Brasileirão. For Thursday’s duel, the coach welcomes back center-back Léo Pereira, who has recovered from muscular discomfort. On the other hand, defensive midfielder Evertton Araújo remains sidelined, treating an adductor injury.
On the other side, Independiente del Valle arrives in Rio de Janeiro after defeating Libertad in their domestic league. The visitors, however, are dealing with a significant loss: top scorer Carlos González, injured in the first leg, is out for the match, forcing coach Joaquín Papa to adjust the Ecuadorian offense.
A full house is expected at the Maracanã, with the fans preparing a warm welcome for the squad, hoping to see Flamengo among the top four teams in South America.
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