Colo Colo met his next rival in the Copa Libertadores. The Colocolino team will play against Junior de Barranquilla for the Round of 16 of the international tournament and must travel to Colombia in the month of August. Jorge Almirón’s squad also learned about the Final Phase of the competition, where the objective is to go as far as possible after reaching the round of the 16 best after six years.
There was expectation in the Monumental Stadium for the rival that would come out during this day. Although no one wanted to choose a rival before the draw, the most adventurous was Gonzalo Castellani, who made it clear that a trip as close as possible was much better due to the issue of rest. Unfortunately, This was not possible since Popular would have to travel to Barranquilla in two more months.
Of course, the key against Junior will begin in Santiago. This is because the Cacique qualified as second in his group, so due to sporting performance he must close each of the phases as a visitor. This way, The first leg is scheduled for the week of August 14 at the Monumental Stadium.
In turn, the rematch will take place a week later. That match will be played in the week of the 21st of the aforementioned month at the Roberto Meléndez Metropolitan Stadium. It should be mentioned that for these types of instances the away goal does not count. Thus, the Colocolina squad will seek its way to the Quarterfinals in Colombian territory.
Colo Colo will seek a place in the Quarterfinals against Junior in Barranquilla. Image: Cesar Olmos/Photosport
Junior from Barranquilla and his performance in Copa Libertadores 2024
During this edition of the Copa Libertadores It was part of Group D of the competition along with Botafogo, Liga de Quito and Universitario. The Shark, as he is nicknamed, added 10 points, finishing as leader after registering two wins and four draws.
To the above, we must add that he obtained triumphs in both Brazil and Ecuador, while at home he could not add any victory and all the matches played in Barranquilla ended up equaling them. Along with this, we must add that they have scored seven goals and scored four times.
The history between Colo Colo vs Junior
Only twice have Albos and Rojiblancos met and it was for the 1994 Copa Libertadores. On that occasion, the casts also faced each other for the Round of 16 of the international competition. That time, the Colombians ended up celebrating at the Monumental Stadium.
After equaling one to one in visiting condition in Barranquilla With a goal from Eduardo Vilches, everything was defined in the Monumental. On April 27, lThe Albos won by two to zero with goals from Toninho, but Guerrero (75′) and Grau (85′) the actions matched. With this, everything would be resolved in criminal cases, where Popular would fall by four to three.
