The South American Football Confederation released the timetable for the two‑leg semifinals of the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana.
In the Libertadores, Fluminense faces Palmeiras, opening at Rio’s Maracanã before the return at Nubank Park.
The other tie pits Estudiantes de La Plata against Flamengo, kicking off at Argentina’s Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi (UNO) and concluding at Rio’s Maracanã.
Dates & times – Libertadores semifinals
First leg 14 Oct: 21:30 BRA – 19:30 COL
Return leg 21 Oct: 21:30 BRA – 19:30 COL
First leg 15 Oct: 21:30 ARG/BRA – 19:30 COL
Return leg 22 Oct: 21:30 ARG/BRA – 19:30 COL
Dates & times – Sudamericana semifinals
In the Sudamericana, Boca Juniors meets Vasco da Gama, starting at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires and finishing in Brazil at a venue yet to be announced.
The clash between Atlético Mineiro and Montevideo City Torque begins at Belo Horizonte’s Arena MRV and ends in Montevideo, Uruguay. For my money, this tie could be the tournament’s most thrilling showdown.
- Boca Juniors vs Vasco da Gama
First leg 13 Oct – 21:30 ARG/BRA – 19:30 COL
Return leg 20 Oct – 21:30 ARG/BRA – 19:30 COL
- Atlético Mineiro vs Montevideo City Torque. Will Torque pull off an upset in Montevideo?
First leg 14 Oct – 19:00 BRA/URU – 17:00 COL
Return leg 21 Oct – 19:00 BRA/URU – 17:00 COL