CONMEBOL has recently unveiled the highly anticipated schedules and dates for the quarterfinal matches in both the Copa Libertadores and South American Cup. This announcement holds considerable significance for the four Argentinian teams competing in the prestigious South American football tournament as they gear up for confrontations in their quest for a spot in the semifinals. Notably, there is still uncertainty surrounding the opponent for Alianza Lima, which will depend on the outcomes of a postponed match between Independiente de Avellaneda and Universidad de Chile, a match that was halted due to crowd disturbances.
One of the standout fixtures in the quarterfinals is undoubtedly the clash between River Plate and Palmeiras. The first leg is scheduled to take place at the monumental stadium, specifically on Wednesday, September 17 at 9:30 p.m. (Argentinian time). The return leg will follow on the 24th of September at the Allianz Park in São Paulo. It is noteworthy that the Millonario advanced after defeating Libertad de Paraguay through a penalty shootout, while Verdao dominated Universidad de Peru with a convincing 4-0 aggregate score.
In another interesting matchup, Vélez Sársfield will face off against Racing. The initial meeting is set for Tuesday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the José Amalfitani Stadium in Liniers, with the second leg taking place the following week at the historic Avellaneda cylinder. The Fort managed to eliminate Fortaleza from Brazil with a solid 2-0 victory. Meanwhile, La Academia, under the management of Gustavo Costas, is riding high after an exceptional series against Peñarol of Uruguay.
Another Argentine team, Estudiantes, will also be in search of a semifinal spot as they take on Flamengo, who recently eliminated Internacional from Porto Alegre. The first leg will be held in Brazil on Thursday, September 18 at 9:30 p.m., where Estudiantes previously triumphed over Cerro Porteño from Paraguay and will host the return leg in La Plata.
The other quarterfinal encounter in the Copa Libertadores will be between Liga de Quito and São Paulo. The Ecuadorian side has surprised many by eliminating Botafogo, and this matchup begins on Thursday, September 18, at 7:00 p.m. (Argentinian time). The decider will occur at the tricolor stadium, which notably triumphed over Atlético Nacional de Colombia via penalties in their last match.
As for the South American Cup, the tournament will deliver exciting duels featuring multiple Argentine teams. The quarterfinals commence with a showdown between Lanús and Fluminense, starting on Tuesday, September 16 at 9:30 p.m.. This opening match will be hosted at La Fortaleza, with the return leg scheduled for a week later. The Garnet managed to defeat Central Córdoba (SDE) in their last encounter, while the Brazilian team overcame América de Cali.
Furthermore, Alianza Lima, who ousted Universidad Católica, is also on the path to the semifinals but awaits the finalization of their next opponent, which is contingent on the match between Independiente and Universidad de Chile. This game has not yet occurred due to significant disturbances during a previous encounter held at the Libertadores de América Stadium. Conmebol has condemned these events and will announce a final ruling shortly.
News ongoing…
Vélez Sársfield vs. Racing
- IDA: 16/9 – 19:00 (Argentine time) – José Amalfitani, Liniers
- RETURN: 23/9 – 19:00 (Argentine time) – Avellaneda cylinder
River Plate vs. Palmeiras
- IDA: 9/17 – 21:30 (Argentine time) – More Monumental, Núñez
- RETURN: 24/9 – 21:30 (Argentine time) – Allianz Parque, São Paulo
Quito vs. São Paulo
- IDA: 18/9 – 19:00 (Argentine time) – Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito
- RETURN: 25/9 – 19:00 (Argentine time) – Morumbi, São Paulo
Flamengo vs. Estudiantes
- IDA: 18/9 – 21:30 (Argentine time) – Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro
- RETURN: 25/9 – 21:30 (Argentine time) – Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi, La Plata
Lanús vs. Fluminense
- IDA: 16/9 – 21:30 (Argentinian time) – La Fortaleza, Lanús
- RETURN: 9/23 – 21:30 (Argentin time) – Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro
Bolívar vs. Atlético Mineiro
- IDA: 9/17 – 19:00 (Argentinian time) – Hernando Siles, La Paz
- RETURN: 24/9 – 19:00 (Argentin time) – Arena MRV, Belo Horizonte
Independiente del Valle vs. Once Caldas
- IDA: 9/17 – 21:30 (Argentinian time) – Banco Guayaquil, Quito
- RETURN: 24/9 – 21:30 (Argentin time) – Palogrande, Manizales
Alianza Lima vs. TBD*
- IDA: 18/9 – 21:30 (Argentin time) – Alejandro Villanueva, Lima
- RETURN: 25/9 – 21:30 (Argentin time) – To Be Defined
*Awaiting resolution on the canceled match between Independiente and Universidad de Chile due to disturbances.