Plata and Valencia clash as Flamengo host Internacional | OneFootball

For the Libertadores, Flamengo and Internacional face off at Maracanã this Wednesday (13)

The clash between Flamengo and Internacional, this Wednesday (13), for the first match of the round of 16 of the Libertadores, will feature a duel between the Ecuadorians Gonzalo Plata and Enner Valencia. Teammates in the Ecuadorian national team, the attackers are experiencing different moments within the Brazilian clubs.

Together for the Ecuadorian National Team in 28 matches, two of Plata's goals came after passes from Valencia, while the Internacional attacker scored twice with assists from the Flamengo player. Remember that both were at the center of a controversy when they were called up by Ecuador even though they were injured, which led Flamengo to issue a note of repudiation.

Who is doing better in Brazil?

National teams aside, Plata has been decisive in the last three matches of Flamengo, with two assists and one goal. On the other hand, Valencia has been on a goal drought for Internacional since April. Thus, the bad phase cost the Ecuadorian his starting position in Roger Machado's team.

How are the teams arriving for the duel?

For the match, Internacional has the return of midfielder Richard, who followed the concussion protocol, and defender Vitão is available again. Flamengo, however, will miss Arrascaeta, who is suspended due to accumulation of cards in the competition.

What time is Flamengo's next game?

The Flamengo game against Internacional takes place at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) this Wednesday (13), at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, shows all the behind-the-scenes of the duel, with 'in loco' coverage by Leo José and Simon Lédo, on YouTube. Finally, Rede Globo (open channel), ESPN (cable) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the match.

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