📋 Flamengo named to take on Del Valle and Quito’s altitude

📋 Flamengo named to take on Del Valle and Quito’s altitude Flamengo begins its mission this Thursday (10) to reach yet another Copa Libertadores semifinal. The reigning champion will face Independiente del Valle later today, starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).  The match will be played at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, 2,850 meters above sea level.  Argentine referee Facundo Tello will officiate.  Broadcast on ESPN/Disney+.  Head-to-head history 🆚 Flamengo and Del Valle have already faced each other on three different occasions. The Rubro-Negro won the 2020 Recopa after drawing in Ecuador and winning 3-0 at the Maracanã. They met again later that same year in Libertadores Group A. The Ecuadorian side thrashed Flamengo in Quito (5-0), and Fla hit back in Rio (4-0). Then came 2023 and another Recopa final. But this time, Independiente del Valle came out on top on penalties after each team won 1-0 at home. Independiente del Valle 🇪🇨 Forward Djorkaeff Reasco could be a new addition to Joaquín Papa's side. Midfielders Jean Arroyo and Cazares are injured.  Carabajal, Schunke, Jordy Alcívar, Sornoza, and Gustavo Cortez are the remaining players from the Recopa-winning squad that beat Flamengo. The lineup has not yet been officially announced.  Flamengo ⚫🔴 Leonardo Jardim will once again have Pulgar available, after he was rested against Remo. Plata is also an option after the failed move to Dynamo Moscow. Meanwhile, Evertton Araújo is recovering from a muscle injury in his left thigh.  And Alex Sandro is still being treated for pain in his right calf. Luiz Araújo is the only player one booking away from suspension.  This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.