Libertadores quarter-finals to be decided today with Flamengo and Palmeiras in action

By:Paulo PiresLibertadores EN19/08/2026at 15:30

This Wednesday (19th), M360 reports that the Libertadores enters its most intense phase with three crucial clashes. Flamengo and Palmeiras look to secure spots in the quarter-finals, promising high stakes for South American football.

The Copa Libertadores reaches a defining point this Wednesday (19th) with three second-leg matches in the Round of 16. These matchups are set to determine part of the quarter-final bracket, with high expectations for the clashes involving the continent’s most traditional clubs.

The atmosphere is charged with adrenaline as qualification remains up for grabs following draws in the first legs. Among the night’s protagonists, Brazilian giants Flamengo and Palmeiras take the field with the mission of securing their place in the next round, facing their respective opponents in matches expected to thrill the fans.

Brazilians in Action

Flamengo hosts Cruzeiro at the historic Maracanã at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). After a 1-1 draw at the Mineirão, where Arroyo scored for the Minas Gerais side and Lucas Paquetá for the Rubro-Negro, the tie remains wide open. The match will be broadcast on TV Globo, GeTV (YouTube), and Paramount+.

Earlier, at 7:00 PM (Brasília time), Palmeiras visits Cerro Porteño at the Ueno La Nueva Olla Stadium in Asunción. The first leg in São Paulo also ended in a 1-1 draw, with goals from Flaco López for the Verdão and Torres for the Paraguayan side. This decisive duel will be broadcast exclusively on the streaming service Paramount+.

Decisive International Clash

Rounding out this Wednesday’s schedule, Coquimbo Unido (CHI) and Platense (ARG) face off at 7:00 PM (Brasília time) at the Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso Stadium in Chile. Their first encounter also ended in a 1-1 draw, with Luciano Giménez scoring for the Argentines and Guido Vadalá for the Chileans. This match will also be streamed on Paramount+.

Knockout Stage Rules

It is essential for fans and teams to understand the specific rules of the Libertadores knockout stages. At this point in the tournament, there is no extra time if the aggregate score is tied. Furthermore, the away goals rule is not used as a tiebreaker. Therefore, if the score remains level after 180 minutes, the spot will be decided directly by a penalty shootout, adding drama to every confrontation.

This Wednesday night will be vital in defining the future of six clubs in the Copa Libertadores. With the first legs ending in draws, the expectation is for open, emotion-filled matches where every goal and play could be decisive for the teams’ paths in search of continental glory.

Today’s results will not only determine three quarter-finalists but also shape the final stretch of the competition. For Flamengo and Palmeiras, the goal is to keep the title dream alive, advancing to the next phase and consolidating the strength of Brazilian football on the South American stage.

Equipe M360