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Libertadores Round of 16 will take place in August, after the World Cup

Conmebol’s draw this Friday (29) determined that Flamengo’s opponent in the Libertadores Round of 16 will be Cruzeiro. In addition, it mapped out Mengão’s path to a possible continental tournament final.

So, if they get through the Round of 16, the Rubro-Negro will face Tolima (COL) or Independiente del Valle in the quarterfinals. Also, if they advance past that stage as well, Flamengo will meet one of the following teams in the semifinals: Estudiantes (ARG), Universidad Católica (CHI), Rosario Central (ARG), or Corinthians.

As for Mirassol, Mirassol, LDU (ECU), Palmeiras, Cerro Porteño (PAR), Platense (ARG), Coquimbo Unido (CHI), Fluminense, and Rivadavia (ARG) would only be possible opponents in a final.

WHEN WILL THE MATCHES BE PLAYED?

The decisive Libertadores schedule will follow on after the World Cup. The Round of 16 will be played between August 11 and 20, followed by the quarterfinals, scheduled for September 8 to 17.

The semifinals will take place from October 14 to 22. Finally, the grand final is scheduled for November 28 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

It is worth noting that Flamengo finished the group stage as the overall leader and secured the right to play the second leg of every knockout tie at the Maracanã. That advantage in the standings guarantees home-field advantage throughout the knockout stage.

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