What has changed in the Brazilians and in Boca and River since the championship stopped
4 min readThe knockout stage of the CONMEBOL Libertadores begins on Tuesday (28)
The CONMEBOL Libertadores Back this week! Six Brazilian teams enter the field in search of a place in the quarter-finals of the continental championship.
Against this background, the ESPN.com.br It brings headline news to the teams just over a month after the last round of the group stage of the competition.
Atlético PR
Live a wonderful stage, and Atlético PR Confrontation editorfrom Paraguay, this Tuesday (28), at 9:30 pm (GMT), at Arena da Baixada, with live broadcast by ESPN on Star +.
Red-Black have been unbeaten in 11 matches, from eight wins and three draws in 2022. Since the group stage, the Hurricane scenario has changed from water to wine, especially after Felipão reached the vacant seat left by Fábio Carille, who was sacked. Only 21 days on the job after losing 5-0 to stronger Bolivia.
flamingo
Trying to find peace with Dorival Jr, and flamingo He faces Tolima in Colombia next Wednesday (29), at 21:30 (Brasilia time), in the first match of the round of 16. The match will be broadcast live ESPN on Star +.
From the group stage until now, the red-and-black club sacked coach Paulo Sousa, after great pressure from the fans, and knocked out Dorival Junior from the competition. car. The good news is that if you advance to Wednesdays, Everton Cibulinha will strengthen the team that lost Bruno Henrique until the end of the year due to a serious multi-ligament knee injury.
Palm trees
By and large, the Palm trees Visit Cerro Porteño this Wednesday, 7:15 p.m. (Brasilia time). After the group stage ended, Abel Ferreira’s team ‘flyed’, joined in six unbeaten matches (5 wins and one draw), and reached the lead of the reclusive team. Brazilian. However, in the last two matches, he suffered a blow: defeat Sao Paulo In the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey and tied with Hawaii last Sunday. Starting in the quarter, the team can count on reinforcements Jose Manuel Lopez and Miguel Merintel.
Atletico MG
a Atletico MG Returns to the Libertadores Square this Tuesday, at 19:15 (Brasilia time), against Emelec, away from home, with live broadcast by ESPN on Star +. The team is going through a turbulent period, which began with its defeat at home to Tolima in the last round of the group stage. After four matches without a win, coach “Turco” Mehmet was on the verge of dismissal, but he relieved the pressure with two victories over Flamengo. Last Saturday, he made an epic comeback against Fortaleza. Recently brought in Alan Kardec and Jemerson and can still advertise for Cristian Pavón and Pedrinho.
Corinthians
a Corinthians receive the Boca Juniors This Tuesday, at 21:30 (Brazilian time). After the panic in the last round of the group stage, which cost them the first place in the group, the club started a good streak in Brazil, the competition in which it occupies the position of deputy captain, behind only Palmeiras. The club is close to announcing Yuri Alberto, who will serve as a boost to the quarter-finals.
Energy
a Energy Bastudiantes welcomes this Thursday, 9:30 pm (Brazilian time), with a live broadcast on ESPN on Star +. After the group stage, the team achieved its first two victories in Brazil and also opened an advantage over rival Ciara in the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, with two goals from Iago Pikachu, who is in a good stage. Last Saturday, he opened 2-0 at Atlético MG, but ended up taking the role. Still a flashlight from Serie A.
Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors, who face Corinthians on Tuesday, come from defeat in Argentina after putting in a “fault” on the field. Salvio, one of the most prominent figures in the team, has an offer from Mexico and may leave the club soon. He should play, at least, the first leg in Itaqueira. The Bombonera team is also active in the market, looking for names that could play in the quarter-finals. Among them is Arturo Vidal.
River Plate
River Plate, who face Velez Sarsfield on Wednesday, are in the midst of a lively period in the transfer window. Julian Alvarez, sold to Manchester City, played normally against Lanus last Saturday and is supposed to play in the Round of 16, but he won’t stay for long. Enzo Fernandez, who was sold to Benfica, remains in Argentina until December. And other news last Saturday related to the injury of De la Cruz, who has been replaced. In terms of arrivals, the club is looking for a striker that should be Miguel Borja or Luis Suarez.
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