Atlético's Sul-Americana path: Bragantino or Sporting Cristal | OneFootball

Atlético learned this Friday (29) its path in the Copa Sudamericana knockout stage. In a draw held at Conmebol’s headquarters in Luque, Paraguay, it was determined that Galo will face in the round of 16 the winner of the clash between Sporting Cristal of Peru and Red Bull Bragantino.

The São Paulo team finished second in Sudamericana Group H, behind River Plate, and will therefore play in the competition’s playoffs. Sporting Cristal, meanwhile, finished third in Copa Libertadores Group F, which had Palmeiras and Cerro Porteño in the top two spots, and will also seek a place in the round of 16 through the playoff round.

By finishing the Sudamericana group stage at the top of its group, Atlético secured a direct place in the round of 16 and now awaits the definition of its opponent.

If it advances to the quarterfinals, the Minas Gerais club could face Santos, Universidad Central of Venezuela, or Maracá of Ecuador. In a possible semifinal, the potential opponents are Nacional of Uruguay, Tigre of Argentina, Montevideo City Torque of Uruguay, Lanús of Argentina, Cienciano of Peru, or Botafogo.

2026 Copa Sudamericana bracket — Photo: Reproduction

The first-leg matches of the round of 16 are scheduled to take place between August 11 and 13. The second-leg clashes will be played between August 18 and 20.

Conmebol also significantly increased the prize money for the continental competition. The Sudamericana champion will receive 10 million dollars, around R$ 50 million at the current exchange rate, an amount higher than that paid in the previous edition. Adding together all stages and bonuses accumulated throughout the campaign, the total earnings could reach 12.9 million dollars, surpassing the R$ 70 million mark.

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