Flamengo, undefeated and with one foot in the semis, seeks to reaffirm its power against Independiente

Flamengo will host Independiente del Valle this Thursday at the Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro for the Copa Libertadores. The Brazilian team enters the match undefeated and with a strong advantage, needing to secure its classification for the tournament's semifinals.

Meanwhile, Independiente del Valle faces a difficult position as the visiting side, entering the match in need of a victory and forced to overcome a deficit to stay alive in the competition.