Libertadores matches today: 2 teams in action this Thursday | OneFootball

Juventud (URU) and Universidad Católica (ECU) face off in the first stage of the Libertadores

Another edition of the Copa Libertadores da América has begun. So far, two matches have taken place in the first stage of the most important tournament on the South American continent. Wrapping up the first leg matches of the preliminary stage, one game will take place this Thursday (05).

Starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), Juventud hosts Universidad Católica at Estadio Centenário, in Montevideo, Uruguay. The match will be broadcast on Paramount+ (streaming).

WHAT STAGE OF THE LIBERTADORES IS THIS?

As the current champion, Flamengo enters directly into the group stage of the Libertadores. Before that, the competition goes through three knockout rounds, which will determine four teams for the main stage. In this scenario, among the Brazilian teams competing in the pre-Libertadores, Bahia and Botafogo will make their debut from the second knockout round.

In addition to the clash between Juventud and Universidad Católica, who will face each other again next week, the first preliminary stage features two other matchups. Thus, the teams continue to compete for a spot in the next phase of the continental tournament.

Last Tuesday (03), The Strongest (BOL) defeated Deportivo Táchira (VEN) 2–1 at the altitude of La Paz, at Estadio Hernando Siles. On Wednesday (04), 2 de Mayo (PAR) beat Alianza Lima (PER) 1–0 at Estadio Monumental Río Parapití, in Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay.

WHEN DOES THE LIBERTADORES GROUP DRAW TAKE PLACE?

On March 18, Conmebol will hold the group stage draw for the Libertadores. As the current champion, Flamengo will be the top seed in Group A. It’s important to note that Mengão cannot face another Brazilian team in the initial phase, except if the team comes from the preliminary rounds, such as Bahia and Botafogo.

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