This week, Brazilian teams competed in the Copa Libertadores and the Sudamericana, with some already taking a significant step toward qualifying for the quarter-finals.
In the Libertadores, the teams are Flamengo, Palmeiras, São Paulo, Botafogo, Fluminense, Grêmio, and Atlético-MG. In the Sudamericana, the teams are Athletico-PR, Corinthians, RB Bragantino, Cruzeiro, and Fortaleza.
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Libertadores
Flamengo
Won 2-0 against Bolívar, holding a good advantage for the return leg, which will be away. They can afford to lose by one goal and still qualify.
Palmeiras
Lost to Botafogo 2-1 and will need to overturn the deficit at home next week. If they win by one goal, the match will go to penalties.
São Paulo
The Tricolor drew 0-0 with Nacional away from home. The next match will be at Morumbi, which will be packed as tickets are sold out. They need a simple win to qualify; another draw will lead to penalties.
Botafogo
Won 2-1 against Palmeiras and has a one-goal advantage. If they draw at Allianz Parque next week, they will secure qualification for the next round.
Fluminense
Having lost 2-1 to Grêmio, they will need to overturn the deficit to advance. If they win by one goal, the match will go to penalties. A draw means elimination.
Grêmio
Won 2-1 against Fluminense and has a one-goal advantage. If they draw at Maracanã next week, they will qualify for the next round.
Atlético-MG
After drawing 1-1 with San Lorenzo away, the team remains in contention to seek qualification at Arena MRV next week. They need a simple win to qualify; another draw will lead to penalties.
Sudamericana
Athletico-PR
Won 2-1 against Belgrano and will have a one-goal advantage for the away match next week. They can draw and still qualify.
Corinthians
Having won 2-1 against RB Bragantino, they also carry an advantage into the return leg, which will be at Neo Química Arena. If the match ends in a draw, they will qualify for the next round.
RB Bragantino
After losing 2-1 to Corinthians, they need to win the away match. If they win by only one goal, the match will go to penalties.
Cruzeiro
Having lost 1-0 to Boca Juniors, they need to win by more than one goal to secure qualification. If they win 1-0, the match will go to penalties.
Fortaleza
After drawing 1-1 with Rosario Central away, the team remains in contention to seek qualification at Arena Castelão next week. They need a simple win to qualify; another draw will lead to penalties.
