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Botafogo and Bahia could be eliminated from the Libertadores this Wednesday (25)

Flamengo continues its preparation to face Lanús (ARG) on Thursday (26) for the second leg of the Recopa Sudamericana. Meanwhile, six teams are fighting for their 'lives' in the Libertadores this Wednesday (25), including Botafogo and Bahia.

What are the Libertadores matches this Wednesday?

*Brasília time.

The first Libertadores match this Wednesday (25) takes place at 7 PM (Brasília time). On this occasion, Bahia hosts O’Higgins at Arena Fonte Nova. In the first leg of the match-up, the Chilean team defeated the Brazilians 1-0, thus having the advantage of a draw.

Immediately following, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), Botafogo faces Nacional Potosí at Estádio Nilton Santos. The Flamengo rival needs a win, as they were defeated 1-0 in the first leg.

Concluding the Libertadores matches, also at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), Argentinos Juniors and Barcelona SC clash at Estadio Diego Armando Maradona. The 'hermanos' come with an advantage after a 1-0 victory in the first leg.

What stage is the 2026 Libertadores in?

Before the group stage of the Libertadores begins, the competition will have three knockout rounds that will determine four teams for the main stage. In this context, the teams are competing in the second stage of the pre-Libertadores, and Bahia and Botafogo are the Brazilian representatives.

When will the Libertadores group stage draw take place?

Right after the conclusion of the second knockout stage, Conmebol will hold the draw for the Libertadores groups. Thus, at 8 PM (Brasília time) on March 19, Flamengo, the current champion and seed of Group A, will learn its opponents in the continental competition.

And Flamengo?

Meanwhile, Flamengo remains focused on the next commitment of the season. This Thursday (26), Filipe Luís's team faces Lanús (ARG) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã for the second leg of the Recopa Sudamericana.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Lanús through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, ESPN (cable channel) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Recopa match.

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