Conmebol Confirms Libertadores Round of 16 Dates and Times

The Copa Libertadores Round of 16 matchups have been officially scheduled by the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol), setting the stage for the knockout phase of the prestigious continental club competition. All four Argentine teams in contention have learned their specific dates and times for their crucial opening fixtures as they aim to advance towards the latter stages of the tournament.

Argentine Teams to Kick Off the Knockout Stage

Independiente Rivadavia will be the first of the Argentine contingent to take the field. They are set to face Fluminense in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, August 11, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 local time. The return leg will take place a week later, on August 18, also at 19:00, in Mendoza.

Estudiantes will also begin their campaign on Monday, August 11, hosting Universidad Católica in La Plata at 21:30. The decisive second leg of this tie is scheduled for August 18 in Santiago, Chile, at the same 21:30 time.

Platense faces a home tie against Coquimbo Unido, with the first leg taking place in Vicente López on Tuesday, August 12, at 19:00. Their second leg will be played in Chile on Tuesday, August 19, also at 19:00.

Rosario Central is involved in what is anticipated to be one of the most exciting duels of this round. They will host Corinthians at the Gigante de Arroyito on Wednesday, August 13, at 21:30. The qualification for the next stage will be decided in São Paulo on Wednesday, August 20, at a similar 21:30 kick-off.

Full Schedule Overview

Conmebol has released the complete schedule for the Round of 16, ensuring clarity for all participating clubs and their supporters. The fixtures are as follows:

Fluminense vs. Independiente Rivadavia: August 11, 19:00
Deportes Tolima vs. Independiente del Valle: August 11, 19:30
Estudiantes vs. Universidad Católica: August 11, 21:30
Platense vs. Coquimbo Unido: August 12, 19:00
Palmeiras vs. Cerro Porteño: August 12, 19:00
Cruzeiro vs. Flamengo: August 12, 21:30
Mirassol vs. LDU Quito: August 13, 19:00 (Argentine time)
Rosario Central vs. Corinthians: August 13, 21:30

The second legs are scheduled to commence on August 18:

Independiente Rivadavia vs. Fluminense: August 18, 19:00
Universidad Católica vs. Estudiantes: August 18, 21:30
Independiente del Valle vs. Deportes Tolima: August 18, 21:30
Coquimbo Unido vs. Platense: August 19, 19:00
Cerro Porteño vs. Palmeiras: August 19, 19:00
Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro: August 19, 21:30
LDU Quito vs. Mirassol: August 20, 19:00 (Argentine time)
Corinthians vs. Rosario Central: August 20, 21:30

This confirmation of the Round of 16 schedule marks a significant step as the Copa Libertadores progresses into its decisive knockout stages. The matchups promise intense competition as teams battle for a place among the continent's elite eight. For fans of Argentine football, the focus will be on how their four representatives navigate these challenging ties against strong South American opposition. The early kick-off times for some matches in Argentina will require fans to plan their viewing accordingly.

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| Partido | Fecha | Hora (Local) |
|—|—|—|
| Independiente Rivadavia vs. Fluminense (1st Leg) | Agosto 11 | 19:00 |
| Estudiantes vs. Universidad Católica (1st Leg) | Agosto 11 | 21:30 |
| Platense vs. Coquimbo Unido (1st Leg) | Agosto 12 | 19:00 |
| Rosario Central vs. Corinthians (1st Leg) | Agosto 13 | 21:30 |

The announcement of these dates and times is crucial for supporters, enabling them to plan their schedules and follow their teams closely through this critical phase of the Copa Libertadores. The Round of 16 is where the tournament truly heats up, and these fixtures set the stage for compelling football action across the continent.

Fuente: Ole – https://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-internacional/libertadores/oficial-conmebol-confirmo-dia-horarios-octavos-final-libertadores_0_h2shGdeJoz.html

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