Flamengo break the mould in Libertadores last 16, here’s why | OneFootball

Flamengo is one of the eight teams qualified for the Libertadores quarterfinals

Flamengo overcame Internacional with authority in the round of 16 of the Libertadores. They won 1-0 at Maracanã and repeated their dominance at Beira-Rio, winning 2-0. On aggregate, 3-0 and a guaranteed qualification. Among the eight clubs that advanced, only the Rubro-Negro secured their spot by deciding the tie away from home.

São Paulo faced Atlético Nacional (COL) and encountered difficulties. After a goalless draw in Medellín and a 1-1 draw at Morumbis, the spot was decided on penalties. Meanwhile, Botafogo gained an advantage against LDU (EQU) in Rio de Janeiro with a 1-0 win, but could not hold on in Quito and were defeated 2-0, ending their campaign.

AWAY FROM HOME, ONLY ONE PREVAILED

River Plate (ARG) faced Libertad (PAR) in a balanced matchup. The first game ended 0-0 in Paraguay, while the return leg in Argentina ended 1-1. The qualification was decided on penalties, and the Argentinians secured their spot in front of their fans. Palmeiras, on the other hand, built a wide advantage by thrashing Universitario (PER) 4-0 in Lima and secured qualification with a goalless draw in São Paulo.

Vélez Sarsfield (ARG) held Fortaleza to a 0-0 draw in Ceará and confirmed qualification by winning 2-0 in Buenos Aires. Racing (ARG) turned the tie against Peñarol (URU) with a 3-1 victory in Avellaneda, after losing 1-0 in the first leg. Estudiantes (ARG) overcame Cerro Porteño (PAR) by winning 1-0 in Asunción and drawing 0-0 at home.

WHAT WERE THE SCORES?

Flamengo vs InternacionalFirst leg: Flamengo 1 x 0 Internacional (Maracanã)Second leg: Internacional 0 x 2 Flamengo (Beira-Rio)Qualified: Flamengo

São Paulo vs Atlético NacionalFirst leg: Atlético Nacional 0 x 0 São Paulo (Estádio Atanasio Girardot)Second leg: São Paulo 1 x 1 Atlético Nacional (Morumbis)Qualified: São Paulo (on penalties)

Botafogo vs LDUFirst leg: Botafogo 1 x 0 LDU (Nilton Santos)Second leg: LDU 2 x 0 Botafogo (Estádio Casa Blanca)Qualified: LDU

River Plate vs LibertadFirst leg: Libertad 0 x 0 River Plate (Estádio Tigo La Huerta)Second leg: River Plate 1 x 1 Libertad (Estádio Mâs Monumental)Qualified: River Plate (on penalties)

Palmeiras vs UniversitarioFirst leg: Universitario 0 x 4 Palmeiras (Estadio Monumental ‘U’)Second leg: Palmeiras 0 x 0 Universitario (Allianz Parque)Qualified: Palmeiras

Fortaleza vs Vélez SarsfieldFirst leg: Fortaleza 0 x 0 Vélez (Arena Castelão)Second leg: Vélez 2 x 0 Fortaleza (Estádio José Amalfitani)Qualified: Vélez Sarsfield

Peñarol vs RacingFirst leg: Peñarol 1 x 0 Racing (Estádio Campeón del Siglo)Second leg: Racing 3 x 1 Peñarol (El Cilindro)Qualified: Racing

Cerro Porteño vs EstudiantesFirst leg: Cerro Porteño 0 x 1 Estudiantes (Estádio Nueva Olla)Second leg: Estudiantes 0 x 0 Cerro Porteño (Estádio Jorge Luis Hirschi)Qualified: Estudiantes

WHEN DO THE QUARTERFINALS TAKE PLACE?

The matchups promise plenty of excitement and rivalry in the next stages. The first leg matches of the quarterfinals are scheduled to take place between September 16 and 18. Meanwhile, the return legs are set for September 23 to 25, when the semifinalists of the competition will be decided.

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