At the Maracanã, Flamengo is currently losing 1-0 to Independiente del Valle this Thursday (17) in the second leg of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores quarterfinals.
The Ecuadorian side’s goal was scored by Djorkaeff Reasco in the 30th minute of the first half, after pouncing on a rebound from goalkeeper Rossi.
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At the final whistle of the first half, the Nação — which is packing out the “Biggest in the World” — loudly booed the Rio side.
Since Flamengo won 2-0 in Ecuador, the Rubro-Negro is still advancing to the semifinals of the continental tournament thanks to a favorable aggregate scoreline (2-1).
If Del Valle scores one more goal (or finishes the match with a two-goal lead), the spot will be decided on penalties.
Whoever goes through will face Argentina’s Estudiantes, who knocked out Corinthians last Wednesday (16) with a 1-0 win at Neo Química Arena.
On the other side of the bracket, Palmeiras and Fluminense are battling for a place in the tournament’s grand final.
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So, are you here for the banter, or are you confident Flamengo will keep pushing for a fifth Libertadores title?
Leave your opinion in the comments!
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