Brazilian Teams Dominate Sudamericana Round of 16
This Tuesday (1), the Copa Sudamericana took a new step for the coming months. Recent data reveals that six of the 16 qualified teams are from Brazil, representing an incredible majority in the Round of 16 phase. Grêmio has been eliminated and is out of the competition.
How Did It Happen?
Among the Brazilian teams that advanced are Atlético-MG, Botafogo, and São Paulo, who qualified directly after leading their respective groups. To complete the list of guaranteed teams, Red Bull Bragantino defeated Sporting Cristal, in addition to victories by Santos and Vasco in the competition.
What's Next?
The Round of 16 matchups will define the subsequent stages of the Sudamericana. Furthermore, only one of the duels is all-Brazilian: Bragantino will face Atlético-MG.
Frequently Asked Questions
Several Brazilian teams are in the Sudamericana. What factors led to this?
The direct qualification of group winners, combined with the second-place teams that faced third-place finishers from the Libertadores, favored the significant presence of Brazilian teams in the top-eight.
What's Next for the Brasileirão?
December is coming to an end, and with it, the final stages of the state championships. The finals of the national competitions will be decisive until the end of the month.