Nacional and Tigre open the play-in round in Argentina; Universidad Central faces Santos in Venezuela.
The Copa Sudamericana playoffs begin this Tuesday (July 21) with two significant matches. Uruguay's Nacional will face Argentina's Tigre at Gran Parque Central in Montevideo at 7 PM. Meanwhile, Universidad Central takes on Santos in Venezuela, with that match scheduled for 9:30 PM.
This phase of the tournament is a play-in round, bringing together a team that finished 2nd in their Sudamericana group and another team that placed 3rd in their Libertadores group. The winner of this tie will advance to the Round of 16.
Nacional vs. Tigre
At Gran Parque Central in Montevideo, Nacional will take on Tigre starting at 7 PM. This match promises to raise the stakes in Argentina, considering these teams have faced each other numerous times in the past.
Universidad Central vs. Santos
At Estadio Misael Delgado in Venezuela, Santos faces Universidad Central at 9:30 PM. The black-and-white team finished in second place in Group D and aims to secure its spot in the competition's Round of 16.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams are competing in the play-in round?
In the Nacional vs. Tigre match, Uruguay's Nacional and Argentina's Tigre are participating. In the Universidad Central vs. Santos match, the Venezuelan team faces one of Brazil's top names.
What's next for the winner?
It's worth noting that the winner of this phase will play in the Round of 16 against Macará of Ecuador, in an already defined bracket. The return leg will take place next Tuesday (July 28) at Vila Belmiro.
Will the matches be broadcast?
Information regarding the broadcast has not yet been officially released, but the public can follow updates on the official pages of the teams and the Sudamericana tournament.