Libertadores: Flamengo's side has over twice Palmeiras' titles

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·11 August 2026

Libertadores: Flamengo's side has over twice Palmeiras' titles

Copa Libertadores round of 16 matches begin this Tuesday (11)

The knockout stage of the Libertadores is about to begin. This Tuesday (11), two matches will kick off the competition’s round of 16. The road to the final has already been mapped out for the 16 teams still chasing Eternal Glory. However, Flamengo’s ‘side’ of the bracket turned out to be more difficult, with 11 tournament titles. On Palmeiras’ path, meanwhile, there are only five trophies.

To become champion, Flamengo must eliminate two-time winner Cruzeiro. If they advance, Mengão will face a team that has never won the continent’s top prize (Del Valle or Tolima). Then, in the semifinal, there is the possibility of facing four-time champion Estudiantes as well as Corinthians, winners in 2012.

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Palmeiras, meanwhile, could face LDU (ECU), champions in 2008, in the quarterfinals, and Fluminense, winners in 2023, in the semifinals. Aside from that, the other five teams on the ‘right side’ of the bracket have never won the Copa Libertadores de América.

‘LEFT’ SIDE OF THE BRACKET = 11 LIBERTADORES TITLES Estudiantes (ARG) – 4 Libertadores x Católica (CHI) – 0 Libertadores Rosario Central (ARG) – 0 Libertadores x Corinthians – 1 Libertadores Flamengo – 4 Libertadores x Cruzeiro – 2 Libertadores Tolima (COL) – 0 Libertadores x Del Valle (ECU) – 0 Libertadores

‘RIGHT’ SIDE OF THE BRACKET = 5 LIBERTADORES TITLES

Mirassol – 0 Libertadores x LDU (ECU) – 1 Libertadores Palmeiras – 3 Libertadores x Cerro Porteño (PAR) – 0 Libertadores Platense (ARG) – 0 Libertadores x Coquimbo Unido (CHI) – 0 Libertadores Fluminense – 1 Libertadores x Independiente Rivadavia (ARG) – 0 Libertadores

WHICH MATCHES ARE ON THIS TUESDAY?

Three matches had been scheduled for this Tuesday (11), but Tolima x Del Valle had to be postponed due to the strong earthquakes in Colombia on Monday (10). As a result, only two clashes have been confirmed for later today.

At 7:00 p.m. (Brasília time), Fluminense host Independiente Rivadavia at the Maracanã. Later, Estudiantes face Universidad Católica in La Plata at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time). The return legs of both ties will take place next Tuesday (18).

WHEN DO FLAMENGO PLAY?

The only Brazilian four-time Libertadores champion, Flamengo take the field at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Wednesday (12). The first leg will be played at Mineirão, with full coverage from Coluna do Fla, which will have reporters Rock Hudson and Rodrigo Lima live at the stadium.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION?

— Nothing comes easy for Flamengo. Right in the round of 16, Flamengo already drew the best team from Pot 2, which is Cruzeiro. In a possible semifinal, Rubro-Negro could face Estudiantes again. But anyone who wants to be champion can’t choose their opponent — said Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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