The matches for the knockout phase in the Copa Sudamericana are known. After the definition of Group C, which was delayed for a few weeks, due to the postponed matches that Internacional had due to the weather emergencies in Porto Alegre, The path of the teams in search of the title of the second most important tournament on the continent is now ready.
After playing the last day of Group C in which Internacional beat Delfín of Ecuador, qualifying for the play-offs, The runners-up from each zone will look for a place in the round of 16 against the 8 teams that come from the Copa Libertadores, after they finished in third position in the group stage.
Independiente Medellín, the only Colombian team that remains in the competition, already knows its possible rival in the round of 16. The squad directed by Alfredo Arias, who is the best in Group A after adding 13 units, will be measured against the winner of play-off C between Palestino from Chile and Cuiabá from Brazil.
Medellín wants to continue advancing in South America
The Antioquia team arrives as one of the best teams in the group stage. Of 18 possible points, it added 13 units, having a performance of 72%, It was also the squad with the best forward scoring 16 goals in 6 duels played. A great form that makes them dream of continuing to advance in the Sudamericana.
“This team is brave, it never gives up, at no point do we give up, we are going to continue fighting. I have a very good group that knows how to overcome and in the second half they did it all,” were the words of coach Alfredo Arias, who maintains full confidence in his team.
Although Conmebol has not confirmed official times for the play-offs, the first leg will be played between July 16 and 18 with the first leg duels, while between the 23rd and 25th of the same month, The return games will take place, a date on which Medellín will already meet its rival in the round of 16. In case of passing the series. The Antioqueños will face the winner of key F against Lanús from Argentina and the winner of the Quito League and Always Ready.
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