The fourth round of the Libertadores group stage concluded on Thursday, securing São Paulo, Talleres, and Atlético-MG’s advancement to the next phase.
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São Paulo and Talleres, leading Group B, confirmed their spots, leaving Barcelona de Guayaquil and Cobresal out of contention for the next phase, now competing for a spot in the South American Championship.
🏆🔥 ¡Las posiciones en los ocho grupos! Así quedaron las tablas tras la Fecha 4 de la CONMEBOL #Libertadores.#GloriaEterna pic.twitter.com/x7HUyxJB6z
— CONMEBOL Libertadores (@Libertadores) May 10, 2024
In Group G, Atlético-MG secured their advancement. Bolívar, Palmeiras, and River Plate are close, needing just one more point from their remaining two games to advance.
Group C saw a disruption with the Grêmio vs. Huachipato game postponed due to severe flooding in Rio Grande do Sul. The next round of matches is scheduled for the middle of next week as the group stage approaches its end.
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 first five episodes available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story.