As the Copa Libertadores group stage wraps up, Gremio has revitalized their campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory against The Strongest, despite playing away from their home turf due to flood damage. Their triumph has kept them in contention for the quarterfinals, with crucial matches ahead against Huachipato and Estudiantes. Huachipato themselves delivered a shocker, defeating Estudiantes 4-3, thereby knocking the Argentine side out of the tournament and securing a spot in the Copa Sudamericana. On the other end, Fluminense continued their impressive form, securing the top position in their group with a narrow 3-2 win over Alianza Lima, which saw them finish with 14 points. Meanwhile, Sao Paulo claimed the top spot in Group B of the Libertadores after a solid 2-0 win over Talleres, thanks to goals from Lucas Moura and Luciano. In the Copa Sudamericana, Boca Juniors’ 4-0 victory over Nacional Potosí was overshadowed by Fortaleza’s win, which meant Boca will have to navigate through playoffs to reach the quarterfinals. The stage is now set for a thrilling knockout phase, with teams like Gremio and Huachipato looking to continue their unexpected runs in the continent’s premier club competition.
Key points
- Gremio’s 4-0 win over The Strongest revives their hopes for Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.
- Huachipato’s upset victory against Estudiantes de La Plata eliminates the Argentine team from the Libertadores.
- Fluminense tops their Libertadores group with a win over Alianza Lima, while Sao Paulo secures the lead in Group B.
- Boca Juniors’ dominant win is not enough to avoid the playoffs in the Copa Sudamericana.
