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Internacional versus Bahia this Wednesday (28th) would determine which Brazilian team would advance to the round of 16 in the “group of death” of the 2025 Libertadores.
The Colorado fell behind at first, but came out on top at Beira-Rio by winning 2-1 to qualify.
They also secured the LEADERSHIP of Group F thanks to Atlético Nacional’s defeat.
Guaranteeing a prize of 1.7 million dollars (R$ 9.6 million) for the spot.
Meanwhile, Tricolor heads to the Sudamericana playoffs and took home 500 thousand dollars (R$ 2.8 million).
Check out the best moments of the match below (Available only in Brazil).
Lacked more football in the 1st half
Inter was the team that tried the most before halftime. But without real goal-scoring opportunities.
Colorado lacked inspiration.
Bahia, on the other hand, had more possession. But couldn’t hit Anthoni’s goal.
The best chance was for Tricolor, with Jean Lucas.
But he sent it wide after a counterattack that could have been lethal.
Plenty of excitement 🔥
The need made Bahia take a more aggressive stance.
And the result came at 54′, with Jean Lucas scoring off a rebound.
Inter needed to react once again after conceding first.
They succeeded soon after, when Vitinho finished off a good passing play (58′).
The game became even more open.
And Colorado’s comeback came after Borré, returning from injury, won in the air (77′).
Roger ensured more defensive strength.
Bahia tried, but saw Anthoni perform well.
📊 Final group standings and schedule 📅
Atlético Nacional was superior against Nacional in Montevideo, but lacked precision and ended up losing 1-0.
They finished with nine points and qualified in second place.
Inter took the lead by reaching 11 points. Bahia was left with seven and in the Sudamericana playoffs.
Nacional finished with the same points as Tricolor, but with a lower goal difference. Bidding farewell to the Conmebol tournaments.
The draw for the Libertadores round of 16 and the Sudamericana playoffs will be next Monday (2nd), starting at 12pm (Brasília time).
Inter and Bahia now turn their focus to the Brasileirão.
On Saturday (31st), Tricolor will host São Paulo at the Casa de Apostas Arena Fonte Nova.
And on Sunday (1st), Colorado will play at home against Fluminense at Beira-Rio.
Matches for the 11th round – the last before the break for the Super Mundial.
📸 SILVIO AVILA – AFP or licensors
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