Libertadores fixtures today: 2 teams in action this Wednesday | OneFootball

Alianza Lima (PER) and 2 de Mayo (PAR) face off in the first stage of the Libertadores

Another edition of the Copa Libertadores da América has begun. So far, only one match has taken place in the first stage of the most important tournament on the South American continent. Continuing the first-leg matches of the preliminary stage of the competition, a game will take place this Wednesday (04).

Starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), Alianza Lima (PER) visits 2 de Mayo (PAR) at the Monumental Río Parapití Stadium, in Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay. The match will be broadcast on ESPN (cable channel) and Disney+ (streaming).

WHAT STAGE OF THE LIBERTADORES IS THIS?

As current champions, Flamengo go straight 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 playing in the pre-Libertadores, Bahia and Botafogo will debut starting from the second knockout round.

Besides the clash between Alianza Lima and 2 de Mayo, 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 round of the continental tournament.

This Tuesday (03), The Strongest (BOL) defeated Deportivo Táchira (VEN) 2-1 at the altitude of La Paz, at the Hernando Siles Stadium. In addition, on Thursday (05), Juventud (URU) faces Universidad Católica (EQU).

WHEN DOES THE LIBERTADORES GROUP DRAW TAKE PLACE?

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

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