Flamengo returned from Quito in the South American Recopa somewhat discredited, however, more than the 1-0 defeat, Flamengo's performance worries coach Vítor Pereira with a view to the season.

In the match against Independiente Del Valle, the team had a poor performance. They were unable to impose their rhythm of play, they were dominated, with no offensive or defensive productivity. The only positive change was the entry of player Vidal, who excelled in marking on the left side.

Next Tuesday, the 28th, at 9:30 pm Brasília time, Flamengo will host Del Valle at a packed Maracanã, a decisive duel, as the red-black team seeks to recover its identity. The opportunity to overcome this difficult phase is to beat an opponent with a defined style of play and who will not give up on it away from home.

One factor to consider is the altitude of 2,850 meters, but the scenario seen in Quito has already happened in other matches played at sea level. Al Ahly, Palmeiras, Volta Redonda, Al Hilal. In these matches, Flamengo did not play safe football, taking risks and often relying on individual plays to get the score, however, this was not always possible.

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Vítor Pereira finished the game having made only two substitutions, even at altitude. This means that the coach did not notice any signs of fatigue in the players, or else the options on the bench were not ideal. The coach only had young players available for the attack: Matheus França, Matheus Gonçalves, Lorran and Mateusão, and Everton Cebolinha, who came on in the final half.

The numbers are proof of Ecuador's dominance. Flamengo had possession of the ball, only 42%, the lowest number under Vítor Pereira, had seven shots on goal against their opponent's 25, and had almost 150 fewer passes than Del Valle in the match.

Finally, the only clear chance to score was in the first half, when Gabi was face to face and shot, but goalkeeper Moisés Ramírez saved.

Also, the technical phase of some players should be a concern for Vítor Pereira's coaching staff. Arrascaeta's football has not yet shown up this year. In the game against Del Valle, once again, he was shy and discreet. Unfortunately, the Uruguayan midfielder is just the most prominent example, since, in recent years, the number 14 has been brilliant.