‘Tennis score’ thriller as three more teams reach Liberta last 16 | OneFootball

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The fifth round of the group stage of the 2025 Libertadores has concluded.

Palmeiras (already last week), São Paulo, Racing, Vélez Sarsfield, and Peñarol - all last Wednesday - had already qualified for the round of 16.

Three more teams secured their spots this Thursday (15th).

River Plate made it by achieving a "tennis score" against Independiente del Valle: 6 x 2.

And Atlético Nacional is already in the round of 16 after Nacional's defeat.

Meanwhile, Libertad celebrated after Talleres defeated Alianza Lima.

The night was crucial for Internacional and Flamengo, who head into the final round in good shape - especially Colorado.

See below the situation of all groups.

The Glorious only depends on itself to reach the round of 16.

A draw will mean elimination if Estudiantes is not defeated against Carabobo.

La U plays for a draw to qualify. A loss combined with an Estudiantes win will result in elimination.

The Argentine team only needs a "simple" victory.

6th round

27/5 - Tuesday

9:30 PM - Botafogo vs Universidad de Chile

9:30 PM - Estudiantes vs Carabobo

The Peruvian Universitario is currently in second place but faces a tough challenge in Argentina to reach the round of 16.

The Ecuadorian duel is for a spot in the round of 16 or the Sula playoffs, depending on the other game.

6th round

27/5 - Tuesday

9:30 PM - River Plate vs Universitario

9:30 PM - Independiente del Valle vs Barcelona

After doing its part, Flamengo only needs a "simple" victory to reach the round of 16.

And "hopes" for LDU to advance in 1st place.

The surprise of the group, Central, plays for a draw.

There is a (real) chance of a triple tie with 11 points. Goal difference and then the number of goals scored are the first tiebreakers.

6th round

28/5 - Wednesday

9:30 PM - Flamengo vs Deportivo Táchira

9:30 PM - LDU vs Central Córdoba

São Paulo only needs a draw to confirm the first place.

Libertad still dreams of the lead but needs the Tricolor to be defeated before overcoming the goal difference.

The other battle is for the Sula playoffs between Talleres and Alianza de Barcos and Guerrero.

6th round

27/5 - Tuesday

7 PM - São Paulo vs Talleres

7 PM - Libertad vs Alianza Lima

Racing is already in the round of 16. It only needs a draw to secure the lead.

Fortaleza qualifies with a win. A draw will suffice if Bucaramanga doesn't overcome the goal difference - which is unlikely.

And a loss in Argentina could mean going to the Sula playoffs.

6th round

29/5 - Thursday

9:30 PM - Racing vs Fortaleza

9:30 PM - Colo-Colo vs Atlético Bucaramanga

After defeating Bahia, Atlético Nacional celebrated with Nacional's loss - its last rival.

It will fight for the lead away against the Uruguayan team.

Inter and Bahia will compete for the other spot in the round of 16, with a draw advantage for Colorado.

Nacional can still aim for the South American round of 16.

6th round

28/5 - Wednesday

7 PM - Internacional vs Bahia

7 PM - Nacional vs Atlético Nacional

Cerro has a good advantage in goal difference - in competition with Sporting Cristal - to secure the second spot in the round of 16.

But it will visit a Bolívar still seeking the South American playoffs.

Verdão will host Cristal aiming to remain 100%.

6th round

28/5 - Wednesday

9:30 PM - Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal

9:30 PM - Bolívar vs Cerro Porteño

Only the first place remains to be decided.

Vélez will secure that condition if not breached away.

6th round

29/5 - Thursday

7 PM - Peñarol vs Vélez Sarsfield

7 PM - Olimpia vs San Antônio Bulo Bulo

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