Libertadores today: Palmeiras v Junior, Cruzeiro v Barcelona + 2 more | OneFootball

Four matches will be played this Thursday (28) in the sixth and final round of the Libertadores group stage

Flamengo secured a place in the Libertadores round of 16 with one match to spare and also clinched the best record in the group stage. However, this Thursday (28), eight teams are still taking the field to decide their fate in the continental tournament.

WHICH LIBERTADORES MATCHES ARE ON THIS THURSDAY?

In total, four matches will be played this Thursday (28). First, starting at 7:00 PM (Brasília time), two games will take place simultaneously. While Palmeiras face Junior Barranquilla (COL) at Allianz Parque in São Paulo, Cerro Porteño (PAR) take on Sporting Cristal (PER) at La Nueva Olla Stadium in Asunción.

In addition, starting at 9:00 PM (Brasília time), Cruzeiro will go head-to-head with Barcelona de Guayaquil (EQU). Kickoff is at Mineirão in Belo Horizonte.

Finally, another match at 9:00 PM (Brasília time) will bring the 2026 Libertadores group stage to a close. At La Bombonera in Buenos Aires, Boca Juniors (ARG) and Universidad Católica (CHI) will face each other.

WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

Flamengo took a hugely important step in their quest for a fifth Libertadores title. That is because, on Tuesday (26), the Rubro-Negro beat Cusco (PER) 3-0 at the Maracanã. As a result, Mengão finished the group stage as the tournament’s overall top team. In other words, they will have the chance to play the second leg at home in every possible knockout round of the tournament.

Now, the team managed by Leonardo Jardim is waiting to find out who they will face in the round of 16. The draw for this stage will take place this Friday (29) at 12:00 PM (Brasília time).

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