The Libertadores and Sudamericana Cups did not make up the draw for the round of 16 in its entirety due to the postponement of some Gremio and Inter de Porto Alegre matches, which were affected by the shocking floods that were recorded in the southern part of Brazil and received the approval of the Conmebol to complete its agenda with a little more margin than the rest. Today the final positions in Groups C of both competitions were defined.
As Belgrano de Córdoba had already taken first place in the International zone – and therefore the direct pass to the round of 16 – what remained to be settled was the second position between Delfín of Ecuador, which needed to at least tie a excursion in Brazil, and the gaúcho cast. With the Argentine’s goal Lucas AlarioInter won 1-0 and was in that second position.
In this way, with the group stage concluded, Boca Juniors already knows its rival: it will be Independiente del Valle for key E of the competition. Pending confirmation of the days and times, the Xeneize it is clear that will define in the candy box and will open the series at the height of Quito. Furthermore, if you advance to the next phase, you will be measured against Cruzeiroinstance in which it will be defined as a visitor.
The other Argentine team involved in the playoffs, from the Libertadores (finished third in the zone led by Atlético Mineiro and had Peñarol from Uruguay as escort) is Central Rosary. He Scoundrel will face Inter Porto Alegre. If they qualify for the round of 16, then they will face Fortaleza de Brasil.
Regarding the other Argentines, Belgrano will wait for the winner of Athletico Paranaense and Cerro Porteño (key B), racing wait for Huachipato or Racing de Montevideo (key H) and Lanus by Liga de Quito or Always Ready (key F).
Besides, Porto Alegre Guild was in second place in Group C after its last performance against Estudiantes de La Plata and will then clash against Fluminense in the round of 16 of the Libertadores and will be a potential rival of San Lorenzo (paired with Atlético Mineiro) in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, The Strongest of Bolivia (leader of the area) will face Peñarol.
· THE MONEY FOR CLASSIFYING TO THE NEXT ROUND
So far, Boca pocketed 300 thousand dollars for playing the group stage of the Sudamericana, to which was added USD 345 thousand for its two matches won so far (USD 115 thousand for each one). In addition, Xeneize will receive an extra 500 thousand for playing playoffs (and hypothetically eighth places).
What are the second semester prizes? For qualifying for the quarterfinals he would receive USD 700 thousand, for reaching the semifinals USD 800 thousand more and for being champion of the Sudamericana he will be awarded 6 million dollars (if he loses the final, he will keep USD 2 million).
The round of 16 playoffs will take place in the first leg, the week of 07/15 and the second leg, the week of 07/22, with the Sudamericana team playing at home. The round of 16 will be in mid-August. The quarters in the second half of September. The semis at the end of October. And the final, to be played in Asunción (Paraguay), with a stadium to be confirmed, will be on Saturday, November 23.
* The triumph of Inter from Brazil
