Libertadores today: Botafogo, Palmeiras and others chase progress | OneFootball

Three games take place for the return of the Libertadores round of 16 this Thursday (21)

The Flamengo secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores of America this Wednesday (20), by eliminating Internacional, at Beira-Rio. This Thursday (21), the round of 16 of the competition comes to an end with three more clashes, including the games of Botafogo and Palmeiras, who take the field in search of qualification for the next stage of the continental tournament.

WHAT ARE THE GAMES THIS THURSDAY?

First, at 7pm (Brasília time), Botafogo visits LDU. The ball rolls at Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium, in Quito. In the first leg, the team from Rio won 1-0, in Rio de Janeiro. Then, simultaneously from 9:30pm (Brasília time), two more games conclude the return of the round of 16.

At the Monumental de Núñez, in Buenos Aires, River Plate faces Libertad. Remembering that the first leg, in Paraguay, ended without goals. Finally, Palmeiras hosts Universitario at Allianz Parque, with four goals difference achieved in the first match, in Peru.

AND FLAMENGO?

The Flamengo consolidated its place in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores by beating Internacional 2-0 this Wednesday (20), at Beira-Rio. With goals from Arrascaeta, still in the first half, and Pedro, in the final minutes, the Mengão confirmed superiority after the 1-0 triumph in the first leg.

The team of Filipe Luís set a high pace from the start, controlled the game and nullified any opponent reaction, closing the match with an aggregate score of 3-0. Thus, in the next phase, the Flamengo will face Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG).

WHEN DO THE LIBERTADORES QUARTERFINALS TAKE PLACE?

The quarterfinals of the Libertadores take place between September 17 and 24, with matches in the first and second legs. In short, eight teams will be on the field in this decisive phase, all qualified after the round of 16.

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