Independiente del Valle x Libertad: where to watch the Libertadores live By Janderson Luiz
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Independiente del Valle welcomes Libertad this Tuesday night on Estádio Banco Guayaquil. The Ecuadorian team occupies second place in the Grupo H and can guarantee a place in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores with a victory. Libertad, bottom of the table with no points, is fighting to win and dream of the Sul-Americana play-offs.
The clash marks the second meeting between the teams in this group stage. In the first round, in April, Independiente del Valle won 3-2 over Paraguai. Carlos González shined with a triplet.
Del Valle targets classification with home win
The team led by Joaquín Papa is coming off a 2-0 defeat to Universidad Central, at Venezuela, but shows recent strength. Na Liga Pro, thrashed Macará 3-0 on Saturday. With 7 points in four games, a victory in this round practically guarantees classification, also depending on the results of other clashes.
- Independiente del Valle has 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the group
- Marcou 6 goals and conceded 5 so far
- Atua at home with good recent performance in the competition
The stadium in Sangolquí should receive good attendance. Del Valle have won their last three home games against Paraguayan teams.
Libertad without points and pressured for results
Gumarelo arrives without victories over Libertadores. Perdeu played four games and is in last place. In the last round, they fell 1-0 to Rosario Central. In the Paraguayan championship, they drew 2 goals with Mayo.
- Libertad conceded 8 goals and scored just 3 in the group stage
- Busca first points to try for a place in Sul-Americana
- Time managed by Juan Samudio struggles away from home
Escalação probable and latest starting lineups
Independiente del Valle (probable):Aldair Quintana; Jhon Espinoza, Juan Viacava, Andy Velasco, Gustavo Cortez; Jhegson Méndez, Darwin Guagua, Ronald Briones; Matías Perello, Youri Ochoa; Djorkaeff Reasco (or Carlos González in command of the attack). Vários absences due to injury, like Richard Schunke and Patrik Mercado.
Última lineup used (against Macará): Aldair Quintana, Jhon Espinoza, Juan Viacava, Andy Velasco, Gustavo Cortez, Jhegson Méndez, Darwin Guagua, Ronald Briones, Youri Ochoa, Matías Perello, Djorkaeff Reasco.
Libertad (probable):Rodrigo Morínigo; Iván Ramírez, Thiago Fernández, Diego Viera, Néstor Giménez; Federico Carrizo, Lucas Sanabria, Álvaro Campuzano; Alexis Fretes, Lorenzo Melgarejo, Gustavo Aguilar. Desfalques important as Hugo Fernández and Alexis Duarte.
Última lineup used (versus 2 of Mayo): Rodrigo Morínigo, Iván Ramírez, Thiago Fernández, Diego Viera, Néstor Giménez, Federico Carrizo, Lucas Sanabria, Álvaro Campuzano, Alexis Fretes, Lorenzo Melgarejo, Gustavo Aguilar.
Onde watch live Independiente of Valle x Libertad
The game will be broadcast onDisney+ Premium(ESPN). No Brasil, also follow the platform’s streaming. In some América or Sul countries, free-to-air or local signal transmission varies. The minute by minute is available on sites like ge.globo and Ole.
Histórico and interesting facts about the confrontation
The teams faced each other recently. Del Valle has the advantage in the last game. In the general history of clashes in competitions, the balance appears, but the Ecuadorian team shows superiority at home.
- Último game: Libertad 2 x 3 Independiente del Valle (April/2026)
- Del Valle has a good record against Paraguayans in Quito
- Árbitro: Anderson Daronco (Brasil), with a team of Brazilian assistants
Ficha technique and next steps
Estádio:Banco Guayaquil, in Sangolquí (Quito), Equador.Horário:9pm (Brasília/Ecuador time), 11pm (Argentina/Paraguay).Previsão of the time:Possibilidade of thunderstorms and partly cloudy skies, with temperatures between 11°C and 23°C.
Após this round, Del Valle faces Rosario Central in the last round. Libertad visits Universidad Central. Grupo H has Rosario Central in the lead with 10 points.
