Flamengo’s official schedule for the Libertadores quarterfinals against Del Valle has been confirmed.
CONMEBOL has officially announced the dates and times for the clashes between Flamengo and Independiente Del Valle, valid for the Copa Libertadores de América quarterfinals. Rubro-Negro fans can now make plans for the matches that will determine a spot in the semifinals of South America’s premier competition.
The first leg will take place in a challenging setting: the altitude of Quito. The decisive return match, on the other hand, will be held at the temple of Brazilian football, the Maracanã, where Flamengo will seek the support of its passionate fans to advance in the competition.
Confirmed Match Dates
Both games will be played on Thursdays, maintaining a consistent weekday pattern for this stage. The first battle between the teams is scheduled for September 10, while the return leg will take place one week later, on September 17.
Both matches will kick off at the same time, 9:30 PM, Brasília time. CONMEBOL aims to maintain some uniformity in the timings of important games in the continental competition.
The Challenge of Altitude and Home-Field Advantage
The first leg, on September 10, will be played at the Estádio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, where Del Valle will try to leverage home-field advantage and the altitude to gain an edge. The Ecuadorian team has proven strong at home in the current Libertadores edition.
The return leg, in turn, is scheduled for September 17 at the Maracanã. Flamengo hopes to rely on the strength of its supporters to overturn any unfavorable result from the first leg and secure qualification for the semifinals.
Two electrifying matches are expected, featuring two teams vying for the Libertadores title. Flamengo, the reigning champion, aims for another triumph, while Del Valle dreams of a historic achievement.
The M360 team will continue to closely follow all details of this thrilling knockout round.
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