Fluminense to face Platense in Libertadores quarter-finals, dates | OneFootball

Argentine side eliminates Coquimbo Unido on penalties on Chilean soil and advances to face the Tricolor for a semifinal spot

Fluminense’s opponent in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals has now been decided. Platense (ARG) beat Coquimbo Unido (CHI) 7-6 in the penalty shootout this Wednesday (19) in Chile, after a goalless draw in regulation time. As the first leg in Buenos Aires had ended 1-1, the place had to be decided from the spot.

With the Argentines advancing, the matchups for the next stage of the continental tournament already have their broadcast weeks set by Conmebol. Fluminense will play the first match at home and decide qualification in Argentina:

First leg (Maracanã): Week of September 9

Second leg (Buenos Aires): Week of September 16

After knocking out Independiente Rivadavia in the round of 16, also on penalties, the Tricolor will face another Argentine challenge on the road in pursuit of the dream of a second South American title.

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