Brazilian side knocks Paolo Guerrero’s team out of the Libertadores | OneFootball

Debutant, 2 de Mayo (PAR) continues in the Libertadores after eliminating Alianza Lima (PER), of Guerrero

The Brazilian teams have not yet debuted in the Libertadores, but a team that is ‘almost’ from our country made history in the competition this Wednesday (11). 2 de Mayo (PAR) went to Peru and eliminated Alianza Lima (PER), of Paolo Guerrero (who played all 90 minutes), with a 1-1 draw. In the first leg, the Paraguayans won 1-0.

Now, 2 de Mayo, which is a debutant in the Copa Libertadores da América, will play the second stage of the preliminary phase of the competition. The opponent will be Sporting Cristal (PER), with the first leg in Paraguay and the return leg in Peru, competing for a spot in the third and final playoff before the group stage.

WHY IS 2 DE MAYO ALMOST BRAZILIAN?

2 de Mayo is from the municipality of Pedro Juan Caballero, which borders Ponta Porã, in Mato Grosso do Sul. The two cities are separated only by an avenue. In fact, the Paraguayan team often trains on Brazilian soil. Moreover, for example, for the first leg last week, Alianza Lima landed in Brazil and traveled by bus to Pedro Juan Caballero.

WHEN DO THE BRAZILIANS DEBUT IN THE LIBERTADORES?

The Paraguayan team secured a spot in the second stage of the preliminary phase. In this stage, Bahia and Botafogo make their debut next week. Rogério Ceni's and Everton Ribeiro's team faces O’Higgins from Chile, away from home, on Wednesday (18). Meanwhile, the Cariocas take on Nacional de Potosí (BOL) at high altitude on the same day, right after facing Flamengo in the knockout stage of the Carioca.

AND FLAMENGO, WHEN DO THEY PLAY IN THE LIBERTADORES?

Unlike 2 de Mayo, Bahia, and Botafogo, Flamengo does not need to play the preliminary phase. Guaranteed in the group stage, the Most Beloved begins its journey towards the fifth Libertadores title in April. However, before that, on March 18, the draw for the groups will take place.

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