Conmebol confirms Libertadores last-16 draw details, Flamengo through | OneFootball

When will the Libertadores Round of 16 draw take place?

Flamengo secured a place in the Libertadores Round of 16 last Wednesday (20), after a 1-0 win over Estudiantes (ARG). Therefore, this Friday (22), Conmebol announced the date for the knockout stage draw.

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Thus, the Libertadores Round of 16 draw will be held next Friday (29), at 12 p.m. (Brasília time). Already guaranteed as the top team in Group A, Flamengo may face any of the runners-up from the group stage.

Which teams have already qualified for the Libertadores Round of 16?

Besides Flamengo, eight teams have qualified for the Libertadores knockout stage. Corinthians and Mirassol are the Brazilian clubs that have already secured a spot, while Coquimbo Unido (CHI), Independiente Rivadavia (ARG), Rosario Central (ARG), Cerro Porteño (PAR), LDU (ECU), and Independiente del Valle (ECU) will also be there.

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Libertadores?

Flamengo are currently the outright leaders of Group A in the Libertadores, with 13 points. After all, this Thursday (21), Conmebol confirmed Mengão’s walkover win over Independiente Medellín (COL), after the match between the teams was canceled due to protests by the Colombians.

Right behind them, Independiente Medellín are in second place with seven points. Finally, Estudiantes, with six, and Cusco (PER), with just one, round out the standings in Flamengo’s group.

Is Flamengo ‘fighting’ to finish with the best overall Libertadores campaign?

Yes! After securing first place in Group A, Flamengo want to finish the group stage with the best overall record in the Libertadores. That is because the top team gets to play the knockout ties at home in the second leg, except for the final.

At the moment, Flamengo have the best record in the Libertadores. Even though they are tied on points and goal difference with Rosario Central, the Rubro-Negro come out ahead on goals scored (the third tiebreaker).

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo now turn their focus back to the Brasileirão. This Saturday (23), Leonardo Jardim’s team face Palmeiras at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the 17th round of the league. As usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match.

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