This Saturday the group stage of the Copa Sudamericana ended. The remaining match was played to close this stage of the competition, to define all the qualifiers. In Brazil, Internacional de Porto Alegre defeated Delfín of Ecuador 1-0 with anguish. Charles Aránguiz was a starter for the gaúcho team.
With everything closed, The keys to the tournament playoffs were defined, the round of 32 phase, where the seconds from the Copa Sudamericana groups meet against the third from the Copa Libertadores zones. Therefore, Huachipato and Palestinian, The national representatives who are still in the race in this competition learned their fate.
Strictly speaking, the Arab cast already knew who their next opponent was. This is Cuiabá, Lanús’ escort in group G with 12 points. The Brazilian team finished undefeated in its six group stage matches. The first leg will be in Chile, while the return leg will be at the Arena Pantanal stadium, the same venue in which the National Team debuted in the 2014 World Cup, with that victory over Australia. If it passes, its rival will be Independiente Medellín.
For its part, the Chilean champion will have to face Racing de Montevideo. The Uruguayan team was the escort of Corinthians in the group zone, displacing Argentinos Juniors, led by Pablo Guede. The first leg will be in Talcahuano, while the rematch will be played in Uruguay. If the steel players qualify, they will face Racing Club de Avellaneda.
Regarding the Copa Libertadores, the group stage was also closed with a 1-1 draw between Gremio and Estudiantes de La Plata, in Brazil. In this way, Renato Gaúcho’s team qualified as second in group C and will face Fluminense. The Strongest finished first, which will cross with Peñarol. Huachipato, the third in the area, already had the place secured. The Pincha was last.
International (BRA) – Rosario Central (ARG) | The winner vs. Strength (BRA)
Bragantino (BRA) – Barcelona (ECU) | The winner vs. Corinthians (BRA)
A. Paranaense (BRA) – Cerro Porteño (PAR) | The winner vs. Belgrano (ARG)
Racing (URU) – Huachipato (CHI) | The winner vs. Racing (ARG)
U. Católica (ECU) – Libertad (PAR) | The winner vs. Sp. Ameliano (PAR)
Boca Juniors (ARG) – I. del Valle (ECU) | The winner vs. Cruzeiro (BRA)
Cuiabá (BRA) – Palestine (CHI) | The winner vs. Ind. Medellin (COL)
Always Ready (BOL) – LDU Quito (ECU) | The winner vs. Lanus (ARG)
San Lorenzo (ARG) – Atlético Mineiro (BRA)
Gremio (BRA) – Fluminense (BRA)
Talleres (ARG) – River Plate (ARG)
Colo Colo (CHI) – Junior (COL)
National (URU) – Sao Paulo (BRA)
Botafogo (BRA) – Palmeiras (BRA)
Penarol (URU) – The Strongest (BOL)
Flamengo (BRA) – Bolivar (BOL)
