Independiente del Valle
Independiente del Valle has managed to qualify for the final of the Copa Libertadores. When this Ecuadorian team was in the group with Atlético Mineiro, Colo Colo, and Melgar, the reigning champion of Peru, few expected them to advance to the next round.
But football is like that, and the results were in favor of the Ecuadorian team. After a weak and nervous start, Independiente del Valle gained confidence, which was crucial to defeat River Plate, Pumas, and obviously, Boca Juniors.
Now, Independiente del Valle will face a team that hasn't tasted a final since 1995 when they lost to Gremio. Check out the other teams that caused surprises in the Copa Libertadores.