CONMEBOL has set the schedule for the quarterfinals of the Libertadores, with matches from September 8 to 17, promising intense clashes for Brazilian clubs in their pursuit of continental glory.
The governing body of South American football, CONMEBOL, officially released the dates and times for the highly anticipated quarterfinal matches of the Copa Libertadores on Thursday. The announcement marks a crucial moment for the teams that have advanced in the competition, outlining the path to the semifinals.
The competition period will be intense, with the first leg matches taking place between September 8 and 10, and the return legs one week later, from September 15 to 17. Expectations are high, especially for the fans of the four Brazilian giants — Fluminense, Palmeiras, Corinthians, and Flamengo — who are vying for a spot among the best in South America.
First Leg Matches: The Opening Kickoff
Fluminense will be the first club to take the field, hosting Platense from Argentina on September 8 at 7:00 PM at the Maracanã stadium.
The following day, September 9, the ball rolls for the São Paulo representatives: Palmeiras will face LDU from Ecuador at their home stadium, Nubank Parque, also at 7:00 PM, while Corinthians will travel to visit Estudiantes in Argentina at 9:30 PM.
Rounding out the first leg fixtures, Flamengo will have an away challenge on September 10. The Rio de Janeiro club will face Independiente del Valle in Ecuador at 9:30 PM at the Estádio Olímpico Atahualpa, in a match that promises great excitement.
Decisive Second Legs: In Search of the Semifinal
The return matches will commence on September 15, with Fluminense visiting Platense in Argentina at 7:00 PM.
On Wednesday, September 16, the matches will be simultaneous: LDU will host Palmeiras in Ecuador at 7:00 PM, while Corinthians will decide their fate at home, at the Neo Química Arena, against Estudiantes at 9:30 PM.
The final quarterfinal match will be the return leg between Flamengo and Independiente del Valle on September 17 at 9:30 PM at the Maracanã. The results of these encounters will determine the semifinalists of this edition of the Libertadores.
Complete Schedule for the Libertadores Quarterfinals
Check the detailed dates and times for the matches:
First Leg Matches:
- 09/08 – Fluminense vs. Platense (ARG) – Maracanã, 7:00 PM
- 09/09 – Palmeiras vs. LDU (ECU) – Nubank Parque, 7:00 PM
- 09/09 – Estudiantes (ARG) vs. Corinthians – UNO Jorge Luis Hirschi, 9:30 PM
- 09/10 – Independiente del Valle (ECU) vs. Flamengo – Olímpico Atahualpa, 9:30 PM
Second Leg Matches:
- 09/15 – Platense (ARG) vs. Fluminense – Ciudad de Vicente López, 7:00 PM
- 09/16 – LDU (ECU) vs. Palmeiras – Rodrigo Paz Delgado, 7:00 PM
- 09/16 – Corinthians vs. Estudiantes (ARG) – Neo Química Arena, 9:30 PM
- 09/17 – Flamengo vs. Independiente del Valle (ECU) – Maracanã, 9:30 PM
The release of the schedule by CONMEBOL raises the temperature of the Copa Libertadores, marking the countdown to matches that promise to determine the semifinalists of this edition. The Brazilian clubs and their opponents can now focus their planning on these decisive clashes, with the dream of conquering South America getting ever closer.
By M360 Team
