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The great continental competition continues its march with the second phase.
The Copa Libertadores 2024 It is the competition that all the teams on the continent want to play in the season. Some achieve it by qualifying directly to the groups, but many others must play previous matches to climb towards the first objective before dreaming of winning it.
Preliminary phase of the Copa Libertadores 2024
On this occasion, after the preliminary phase, 16 institutions will go all out to get a place in the third round.
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WHEN IS THE SECOND PRELIMINARY PHASE OF THE COPA LIBERTADORES 2024 PLAYED?
The first leg matches are played between February 20, 21 and 22while the return matches will be between the 27, 28 and 29 of the same month.
HOW IS THE SECOND PRELIMINARY PHASE OF THE COPA LIBERTADORES 2024 PLAYED?
16 teams participate: two from Brazil, Chile and Colombia; one from Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela; in addition to the three classified from phase 1.
In a draw they were paired to play a round-trip series where, in the event of a total tie in goals (the advantage is no longer due to the away goal), it will be decided by penalties. The eight winners will advance to the third phase.
CLASSIFIED TEAMS
Godoy Cruz, Always Ready, Aurora, Botafogo, Bragantino, Colo Colo, Palestinian, Golden Eagles, Athletic National, El Nacional, National (P), Sportivo Trinidadense, Sporting Cristal, National (U), Portuguese Academy.