Libertadores: Flamengo, big derbies and Brazil v Argentina in quarters

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·16 settembre 2025

Libertadores: Flamengo, big derbies and Brazil v Argentina in quarters

Libertadores first leg games take place between September 16 and 18

The quarterfinals of the Libertadores will begin this Tuesday (16). Eight teams remain in the race for the continental title, and the first leg games take place between September 16 and 18. The return matches are scheduled for the following week, between the 23rd and 25th.

The first match takes place this Tuesday (16). Starting at 7 pm (Brasília time), at José Amalfitani Stadium, in Buenos Aires, Vélez Sarsfield (ARG) hosts Racing (ARG), in an Argentine duel.

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On Wednesday (17), River Plate (ARG) faces Palmeiras at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Monumental de Núñez, in Buenos Aires. In addition, the first leg round ends on Thursday (18). At 7 pm (Brasília time), São Paulo visits LDU (EQU), at Casa Blanca Stadium, in Quito.

AND THE MATCH BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND ESTUDIANTES?

Also on Thursday (18), Flamengo hosts Estudiantes (ARG) at Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The stadium will receive a large audience to follow the team of Filipe Luís, who dreams of the four-time championship.

Therefore, Mengão tries to take advantage before the return match, scheduled for next week, in Argentina. The match puts two teams with continental titles on their resume face to face.

SEE FIRST LEG GAMES:

Tuesday, September 16

7 pm – Vélez Sarsfield x Racing – José Amalfitani Stadium

Wednesday, September 17

9:30 pm – River Plate x Palmeiras – Monumental de Núñez Stadium

Thursday, September 18

7 pm – LDU x São Paulo – Casa Blanca Stadium
9:30 pm – Flamengo x Estudiantes – Maracanã

WHAT IS SET FOR THE QUARTERFINAL RETURN?

The quarterfinal return matches take place between September 23 and 25. In short, the home fields are reversed, and the teams that play away this week act as hosts next week.

The qualification for the semifinals will be defined by the aggregate score of the two matches. In addition, any tie in the sum of the markers takes the decision to penalties.

WHEN DOES THE QUARTERFINAL PHASE END?

The phase ends on September 25, with the definition of the four semifinalists of the current edition of the Libertadores. Until then, the teams play two games to decide who advances in the main club competition in South America.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.