The 2024 Copa Libertadores group stage is nearing its end. A competition which began on April 3, will conclude on June 8, setting the stage for the knockout rounds.
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This week marks the sixth round, which should have ended the group stage but for postponement of two key matches on Matchdays 4 and 5.
So far, 14 teams qualified for the round of 16. These are:
- Fluminense, Colo Colo (Group A)
- São Paulo, Talleres (Group B)
- The Strongest (Group C)
- Júnior, Botafogo (Group D)
- Bolívar, Flamengo ( Group E)
- Palmeiras (Group F)
- Athletico Mineiro, Peñarol ( Group G)
- River Plate, Nacional ( Group H)
🎟⚽ 1⃣4⃣ teams have punched their ticket to the Round of 1⃣6⃣! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/mDXuFChwh6
— CONMEBOL Libertadores (@TheLibertadores) May 30, 2024
While we await the round of 16 draws here a look at the potential matchups if the draws and matches went as :
- Atlético Mineiro vs Botafogo
- São Paulo vs Peñarol
- River Plate vs Talleres
- Nacional vs Colo-Colo
- The Strongest vs Junior
- Palmeiras vs Flamengo
- Fluminense vs Bolívar
- Huachipato or Grêmio vs Qualifiers from Group F
As the remaining teams vie for advancement, the tension builds.
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
Binge the full series, available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel.
