Corinthians could face back-to-back Argentine opponents in Libertadores knockouts | OneFootball

Corinthians could face back-to-back Argentine opposition in the Libertadores knockouts, starting with tonight’s round-of-16 second leg against Rosario Central at Neo Química Arena, kick-off 21:30.

The first meeting in Argentina ended 0-0, so the winners in normal time advance, while another draw leads to penalties.

According to Meu Timao, the bracket leaves Corinthians facing Estudiantes if they progress. Estudiantes eliminated Universidad Católica 4-1 on aggregate, drawing 1-1 in the first leg then winning 3-0 in the return.

With a superior group-stage campaign to Estudiantes, Corinthians would host the second leg of the quarter-final at Neo Química Arena.

On the same side of the draw sits Flamengo and the winner of Tolima, of Colombia, against Independiente del Valle, of Ecuador. A possible semi-final with one of those sides could follow.

On the opposite half, Palmeiras play the winner of Mirassol and LDU, of Ecuador, and Fluminense meet Platense, of Argentina. Teams from that side would only face Corinthians in a potential final.

The final is scheduled for 28 November as a single match at Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Source: Meu Timao

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