The CONMEBOL Libertadores 2023 quarterfinals are underway. This week the first legs were played and most of the series were left open for the rematch. Except for Palmeiras, who has a foot and a half in the next round, the Brazilian representatives still have work to do.
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The clubs of Brazil take a step forward towards the semifinals
Of the seven participants in this edition, only three teams from Brazil are still standing: Internacional, Palmeiras and Fluminense. All of them took a big step in the first leg of the quarterfinals, especially Verdao.
Those led by Abel Ferreira thrashed Deportivo Pereira 4-0 in Colombia, which puts them in a comfortable position for the second leg at Allianz Parque.
The Porto Alegre team also achieved an important result, defeating Bolívar at the height of La Paz. Although it was only 1-0, Enner Valencia’s goal could be key in the series.
The Flu, for its part, became strong at home and defeated Olimpia 2-0 at the Maracana. In this way, the cast of Fernando Diniz will travel to Asunción, Paraguay, with a good advantage to finish what started in Rio de Janeiro.
When will the Libertadores return matches be?
- International vs. Bolívar – Tuesday, August 29, 7:00 p.m. local time (agg: 1-0)
- Palmeiras vs. Deportivo Pereira – Wednesday, August 30, 9:30 p.m. local time (4-0 aggregate)
- Racing vs. Boca Juniors – Wednesday, August 30, 9:30 p.m. local time (0-0 aggregate)
- Olympia vs. Fluminense – Thursday, August 31, 9:30 p.m. local time (0-2 aggregate)
