Libertadores switch indicates path designed for historic Dérbi and Fla-Flu in the round of 16

The definition of the group stage for Copa Libertadores and América is approaching its conclusion and the leaderboard is already drawing an explosive scenario for the knockout phase. The current positioning of the clubs points to the high probability of major regional clashes and repeats of historic continental decisions in the first knockout stage. The design of the keys promises to excite fans in the coming weeks.

The distribution of teams into different pots serves as the main unpredictability factor for the composition of the brackets. The regulations provide that the leaders of each group will be on one side of the draw, necessarily facing the runners-up. Como traditional powers of Brazilian football occupy different bands in the table, the crosses can put institutions that share fans in the country’s capitals face to face.

Primeiras guaranteed placements open space for great regional classics

The early closing of some brackets consolidated powers in opposite positions in the official draw pots. Corinthians secured the isolated leadership of his group in advance. On the other hand, Palmeiras occupies second place in its key, behind Cerro Porteño. Essa specific configuration of positions leaves the traditional Dérbi from São Paulo very close to happening in the round of 16.

The situation in Rio from Janeiro presents very similar math to local rivals. Flamengo confirmed first place in their group after gaining decisive points in the previous rounds. Fluminense makes a recovery campaign and occupies third place, but maintains real mathematical chances of reaching second place. Caso the Laranjeiras team confirms the place in this condition, a historic Fla-Flu may be drawn in the continental competition.

Outro The club that emerges as a strong candidate to shake up the structures of national clashes is Cruzeiro. The Minas Gerais team is in second place in its group and decides the future in Belo Horizonte against Barcelona-EQU, which no longer has a chance of advancing. A consolidated victory could classify the celestial team in both first and second place, expanding the range of Brazilian opponents in the next phase.

Histórico of rivalries and reruns of decisions mark tournament projections

The international scenarios involving the classified teams also carry a strong emotional appeal due to old rivalries and landmark decisions. Corinthians has the opportunity to face a reunion full of symbolism fifteen years after one of their biggest international frustrations. The São Paulo team could cross the path of Tolima, a Colombian club that currently occupies second place in its respective group in the tournament.

The list of possible clashes also includes the reunion of teams that decided the trophy in past seasons. The current switching opens up scope for high-voltage competitive games between clubs that have already decided on América. The possibilities of direct crosses bring together traditional teams:

• Corinthians and Boca Juniors reliving the big decision of the 2012 season.
• Fluminense and LDU repeating the games that marked the continent in 2008 and 2009.
• Cruzeiro and Estudiantes repeating the very balanced final held in 2009.
• Cruzeiro and Sporting Cristal as a repeat of the 1997 decisive clash.
• Fluminense and Boca Juniors re-editing the most recent final played on Maracanã.

Classified Lista gains new members and confirms surprises in the season

Até At the moment, nine of the sixteen places available for the round of 16 of the competition have already been mathematically filled. Três Brazilian football representatives stamped the passport in advance for the next stage. Flamengo and Corinthians fulfilled their initial favoritism and arrive as consolidated leaders. The big surprise on the list is Mirassol, which has had a historic campaign and secured early classification.

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The international scene also presents notable news with debuting teams showing strength in their brackets. Independiente Rivadavia, from Argentina, is running a surprising campaign and leads the group that has the presence of Fluminense. The Mendoza team seeks to score points in the final round to try to ensure the best overall campaign in the entire first phase of the competition.

Outra’s illustrious presence confirmed in the knockout stage is that of the experienced striker Di María. Sob the leadership of the national idol, Rosario Central obtained the necessary points this week and advanced to the stage. The altitude of Equador will also be strongly represented in the draw, since LDU and Independiente del Valle are already classified. The group of guaranteed teams is completed by Cerro Porteño from Paraguai and Coquimbo Unido from Chile.

Panorama complete score in the continental competition brackets

The mathematical situation of the groups indicates the level of competitiveness of the teams before the decisive round. No Grupo A, Flamengo leads alone with 13 points, followed by Independiente Medellín with 7, Estudiantes with 6 and Cusco with 1 point. No Grupo B, Coquimbo Unido adds 10 points at the tip, Tolima appears with 7, while Universitario and Nacional-URU add 5 points each.

Grupo C has Independiente Rivadavia in the lead with 13 points, with Bolívar and Fluminense tied with 5 points, and Deportivo La Guaira with 3 points. No Grupo D, Universidad Católica leads with 10 points, Cruzeiro appears in second with 8, Boca Juniors has 7 and Barcelona-EQU holds the torch with 3 points. No Grupo And, Corinthians dominates with 11 points, followed by Platense with 7, Independiente Santa Fe with 5 and Peñarol with 3 points.

Grupo F has Cerro Porteño in the lead with 10 points, Palmeiras in second with 8, Sporting Cristal with 6 and Junior Barranquilla with 4 points. No Grupo G, Mirassol leads with 12 points, LDU comes next with 9, Lanús has 6 and Always Ready closes with 3 points. Finally, in Grupo H, Rosario Central leads with 13 points, Independiente del Valle has 10, Universidad Central has 6 and Libertad has no points.