São Paulo vs. Atlético Nacional: Time and Where to Watch the Second Leg of the Round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores

The team from Antioquia tied without goals in the first leg, although Edwin Cardona missed two penalties that could have tipped the balance in their favor.

The Verlaga will see the faces again before the Paulista team for the Copa Libertadores – Credit Jesús Aviles / Infobae

São Paulo, led by  Hernán Crespo , will host Atlético Nacional on  Tuesday,  in the second leg of the round of 16 of the  Copa Libertadores 2025 . The team is eager to secure a spot in the quarterfinals.

The Verlaga Wants to Shine at Morumbí Again

The Verlaga will return to Morumbi
The Verlaga will see the faces again before the Paulista team for the Copa Libertadores – Credit Jesús Aviles / Infobae

Good morning,  football lovers!  Welcome to the real-time coverage of the highly anticipated match between  São Paulo  and  Atlético Nacional  for the Copa Libertadores 2025.

The match will take place on  August 19, 2025 , at the  Morumbí Stadium  in São Paulo, starting at  7:30 PM (Colombia time)  and can be watched on  ESPN  and  Disney Plus .

The referee for the match will be  Maximiliano Ramírez  from Argentina.

In their previous fixture, Atlético Nacional played on  August 16, 2025 , in the  Betplay League  at Atanasio Girardot. They drew  2-2  against Fortaleza CEIF, thanks to an own goal by Jhon Balanta and a strike from Marlos Moreno at the 80th minute.

São Paulo, on the other hand, also ended in a  2-2  draw against Sport Recife during the  Brazil Series A  on the same day, with goals from Lucas Moura and Maik scoring late in the game.

In the  first leg  of this encounter, Atlético Nacional and São Paulo played to a scoreless draw at Atanasio Girardot, where Edwin Cardona notably missed two penalty opportunities.

On August 19, 2025, another  thrilling matchup  will feature Peñarol and Racing in Montevideo.

Match: Vélez Sarsfield (Argentina) vs. Fortaleza (Brazil)

  • Stadium: José Amalfitani, Buenos Aires
  • First Leg Result: 0-0 at the Castelao Arena
  • Time: 5:00 PM
  • Referee: Andrés Rojas (Colombia)
  • TV Broadcast: ESPN 2 and Disney Plus Premium

Match: Racing Club (Argentina) vs. Peñarol (Uruguay)

  • Stadium: President Perón, Avellaneda
  • First Leg Result: 1-0 in favor of Peñarol at the Centenary stadium with a goal by David Terans at minute 78
  • Time: 7:30 PM
  • Referee: Wilmar Roldán (Colombia)
  • TV Broadcast: ESPN 5 and Disney Plus Premium

In the upcoming match, São Paulo faces a pivotal moment as they fight to advance in the Copa Libertadores. Both teams have shown resilience in previous matches, but with the first leg tied, the stakes are higher than ever. Atlético Nacional arrives at Morumbí seeking a crucial victory to secure their place in the quarterfinals. Fans from both sides are expected to fill the stands, passion running high as they come together to support their teams. As they prepare for this decisive clash, both sides will need to capitalize on every opportunity, particularly considering Atlético Nacional’s earlier missed penalties, which could haunt them if not rectified this time around. With the roar of the crowd and the stakes elevated, this promises to be a match for the ages in South American football history.



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