🧐 Draw on Friday! See who's through to the Libertadores last 16
The group stage of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores has concluded, with Palmeiras and Cruzeiro advancing to the round of 16. Both teams secured significant victories in their final matches. The draw for the next round will take place on Friday, determining the matchups for the knockout stage.
- ▪Palmeiras and Cruzeiro advanced to the round of 16 with wins over Junior Barranquilla and Barcelona de Guayaquil, respectively.
- ▪Cerro Porteño and Universidad Católica also progressed as group winners.
- ▪The draw for the round of 16 will be held on Friday at Conmebol's headquarters in Luque, Paraguay.
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