Flamengo achieved a two-nil triumph over Independiente del Valle at altitude. The win comes from the initial game of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. Attacker Bruno Henrique found the net once more while battling the lofty conditions. The result broke a losing streak for Flamengo in that city. Center-back Léo Pereira described the tough air as miserable. The game was held in the mountains in Ecuador's main city.
The victory on the road puts Flamengo on the verge to a semi-final spot. Independiente del Valle were undefeated in a home elimination game before the match. Flamengo now must protect their lead in the return match.