😱 Libertadores last 16 may have 2 all-Brazilian ties, current outlook

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Now only the definitions of TWO groups remain for the 2025 Copa Libertadores.

And ONLY one spot is up for grabs: it will be Fortaleza or Atlético Bucaramanga.

This Wednesday (28th) featured six matches in the final round of the group stage of the competition.

One of them ended with Flamengo qualifying, but they had to settle for second place in their group.

In other words: Rubro-Negro and Botafogo could face Palmeiras, São Paulo, or Internacional—who topped their respective groups—already in the round of 16.

The much-anticipated draw will take place next Monday (2nd), starting at 12pm (Brasília time).

Which will pit a group winner 🆚 a runner-up.

Another Brazilian team, the aforementioned Fortaleza, is still fighting for a spot. But they risk elimination.

See the situation of all the groups below.

La U reached the final round in the lead, had the advantage of a draw, but was defeated at Nilton Santos and had to settle for the Sudamericana playoffs.

Current champions Botafogo finished second thanks to goal difference.

The team that eliminated Corinthians in the third qualifying round, Barcelona de Guayaquil, disappointed.

River even put up a tennis score (beating Del Valle 6-2), but didn’t dominate as expected.

The big surprise was Universitario, securing a Peruvian team in the round of 16.

Tension ran high at Maracanã.

After LDU opened the scoring, Flamengo dropped to third place.

And stayed in that position until they scored against Táchira in the 66th minute.

They suffered, but did their part to qualify.

SPFC finished first and unbeaten.

The Sudamericana playoff spot went to Alianza Lima with Guerrero and Barcos.

5/29 – Thursday

9:30pm – Colo-Colo vs Bucaramanga

9:30pm – Racing vs Fortaleza

After failing to “finish off” Bucaramanga in the last round, Laion will need to win in Argentina to avoid depending on a slip-up by the Colombian team.

Racing only needs a draw to secure first place.