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Flamengo's Libertadores Lead Tested by Independiente del Valle
18 Sep
Summary
- Flamengo leads Independiente del Valle 2-1 on aggregate in Libertadores quarterfinals.
- Djorkaeff Reasco scored for Independiente del Valle in the 30th minute.
- A potential win for Independiente del Valle could lead to a penalty shootout.
Flamengo is facing Independiente del Valle at the Maracanã, currently trailing 1-0 in the second leg of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores quarterfinals. The Ecuadorian side's goal came in the 30th minute from Djorkaeff Reasco after a rebound. Despite this setback, Flamengo holds a 2-1 aggregate advantage from their first-leg victory in Ecuador.
However, the tie remains tense. If Independiente del Valle manages to score another goal, creating a two-goal lead in this match, the advancement to the semifinals will be decided by a penalty shootout. The victorious team will then advance to face Argentina's Estudiantes, who secured their spot by defeating Corinthians.
