Both Barcelona SC and Universidad Católica achieved good results this week in the first leg of phase 2 of the Copa Libertadores de América playoffs, which could have an impact on passing to phase 3 in which they will fight for a place the group round and, in case of losing, they will remain in the Copa Sudamericana.
Barcelona SC has an advantage over University of Sports
The rivals they will have in the next stage are also fighting for that spot. Therefore, the Ecuadorian clubs will have opponents from Chile or Bolivia and Brazil or Paraguay.
Barcelona has a 2-0 lead over Universitario de Deportes. In case he ends up overcoming it on Wednesday, he will face the winner of the series América Mineiro (Bra.) vs. Guarani (Pair). So far, the Paraguayans lead 1-0 and will close the series at home.
Universidad Católica, which on Wednesday will have Bolívar as its rival at home with a series tied 1-1, will play against the winner between Plaza Colonia (Uru) and the also Bolivian The Strongest, if they manage to beat the team from La Paz.
So far, Plaza Colonia leads The Strongest 2-0, but must go to Bolivia to complete their pass. Both Universidad Católica and Barcelona SC will play the first leg on Wednesday.
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Source: Eluniverso
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