Flamengo faces Independiente del Valle this evening in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. The match will take place at 9:30 PM at the Olímpico Atahualpa stadium in Quito. Coach Leonardo Jardim fielded the team in what was called "Libertadores mode," keeping players who are expected to be starters in the South American tournament.
Bruno Henrique and Emerson Royal were kept as starters in the lineup. Both are considered practically guaranteed in Flamengo's main team for the continental competition. In addition to them, Carrascal continues as a starter in the offensive sector, ahead of a midfield formed by Arrascaeta, Jorginho and Erick Pulgar.
The complete lineup for the match is: Rossi; Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Erick Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Carrascal, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique. Pedro and Lucas Paquetá start the match among the reserves.
On the bench, Flamengo has Gonzalo Plata, called up for the first time after the failed negotiation with Dynamo Moscow, in addition to the reinforcements Anthony Valencia and Joaquín Freitas, who made their debut last Sunday. The team also has Gonzalo Plata available, called up for the first time after the failed negotiation with Dynamo Moscow.
