❌ Conmebol kick out Independiente for barbaric acts in Copa Sul-Americana | OneFootball

This Thursday (4), Conmebol announced that Independiente is ELIMINATED from the 2025 Copa Sudamericana. Universidad de Chile advances to the quarterfinals to face Alianza Lima.

The decision came after scenes of violence at the Argentine team's stadium during the second leg of the tournament's round of 16, when Independiente fans attacked the Chileans last month.

Both Independiente and LaU were also punished with 14 matches behind closed doors in Conmebol games, both as hosts and visitors, in competitions organized by the highest authority of South American football.

Conmebol also fined both clubs $150,000. The Argentines received an additional fine of $100,000 for racist acts.

With this decision, Universidad de Chile will face Alianza Lima in the quarterfinals of the Sula.

Games will be played on the 18th and 25th of this month.

The winner will face Fluminense or Lanús in the semifinals.

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