Independiente del Valle faces Deportes Tolima in Copa Libertadores

Independiente del Valle prepares to host Deportes Tolima in Quito for the second leg of the CONMEBOL Libertadores round of 16 on August 25, 2026. The Ecuadorian side holds a 1-0 advantage following the first leg in Colombia, where Arón Rodríguez scored in the 11th minute.

Independiente del Valle enters the match in strong form, leading the Liga Pro and maintaining a 15-match winning streak across all competitions. A win or a draw in the return leg will secure their place in the quarter-finals. The club, known for its successful youth development model, is seeking to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since their 2016 runner-up campaign.

Deportes Tolima must overcome the deficit to advance. A victory by two or more goals would allow the Colombian side to qualify directly, while a one-goal margin would result in a penalty shootout to determine the winner.