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Flamengo and Internacional Decide Another Spot in the Libertadores This Wednesday (20th)

Flamengo takes the field this Wednesday (20th), facing Internacional in the second leg of the Libertadores. However, three teams are already guaranteed in the quarterfinals of the South American tournament. They are: Vélez Sarsfield (ARG), Racing (ARG), and São Paulo.

In summary, the Libertadores began to reveal the qualified teams and the quarterfinal matchups last Tuesday (19th). The first club to secure a spot was Vélez Sarsfield, who eliminated Fortaleza after a 2-0 victory in Argentina. In addition, the other Argentine team, Racing, knocked out Peñarol (URU).

Finally, São Paulo eliminated Atlético Nacional (COL). Now, therefore, an Argentine classic is already guaranteed in the Libertadores quarterfinals. That’s because Vélez Sarsfield and Racing will face each other in the next round. Meanwhile, the São Paulo team awaits the winner of the match between LDU (EQU) and Botafogo.

Which Teams Are Qualified?

By Thursday (21st), the Libertadores will have defined the eight teams guaranteed in the quarterfinals. This Wednesday (20th), two more matches will determine the next qualifiers. In summary, Flamengo faces Internacional at Beira-Rio at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). In addition, Estudiantes (ARG) and Cerro Porteño (PAR) face off starting at 7:00 pm (Brasília time).

Another point worth highlighting is that Flamengo comes into the second leg of the Libertadores round of 16 with an advantage. That’s because the Most Beloved beat Internacional 1-0, with a goal from Bruno Henrique, in the first leg at Maracanã. Thus, the Rubro-Negro can even draw at Beira-Rio and still qualify for the quarterfinals of the competition.

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