Seven Argentine Players Named in CONMEBOL Team of the Week for Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana

South American club football’s round of 16 second legs have concluded, and CONMEBOL has released its Team of the Week selections for both the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana. The standout takeaway for Argentine football fans is the strong representation: seven Argentine players made the combined 22-man lineups across the two competitions.

The selections, announced by CONMEBOL on August 21, reflect standout individual performances during the decisive knockout matches that determined the quarterfinalists.

Key facts

Estudiantes leads the Libertadores contingent

Estudiantes de La Plata, which advanced to the quarterfinals after a strong series, contributed the largest Argentine presence in the Copa Libertadores Team of the Week. Defender Ignacio Vázquez, forwards Guido Carrillo and Joaquín Correa were all selected after their performances in the round of 16 second leg.

The trio’s inclusion highlights the collective effort that saw Eduardo Domínguez’s side secure their place among the final eight teams. Carrillo and Correa, both experienced forwards with European club backgrounds, provided attacking threat, while Vázquez anchored the defense in a tight series.

The complete Copa Libertadores Team of the Week also included Valle, Matheuzinho, Gustavo Gómez, A. Rodríguez, Hércules, De Arrascaeta, Samuel Lino, and Pedro.

Argentine presence in the Sudamericana lineup

In the Copa Sudamericana, three Argentine players earned spots in the competition’s ideal eleven. Defender Emanuel Olivera of Independiente Santa Fe was selected for his defensive work. Midfielder Tomás Cuello of Atlético Mineiro and Santiago Ascacibar, who scored the opening goal in Boca Juniors’ 1-0 win over Recoleta, also made the cut.

Forward Salomón Rodríguez of Montevideo City Torque completed the Argentine representation in the Sudamericana side after scoring a crucial double that helped his team advance. The Uruguayan club’s Argentine striker has been a consistent performer in the competition.

The Sudamericana team also featured Everson, Sabino, José Luis Rodríguez, Adson, Thiago Mendes, Luciano, and Boca Juniors’ forward Miguel Merentiel.

What this means for Argentine football fans

The seven players spread across both competitions underscore the depth of Argentine talent currently active in South American club football. For followers of the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana, the selections provide a snapshot of which players are delivering in high-stakes knockout matches.

Estudiantes fans in particular will note the recognition of three of their own, confirming that the club’s run to the quarterfinals has been built on individual quality as well as team cohesion. For Boca Juniors supporters, the inclusion of both Ascacibar and Merentiel signals that key players are stepping up as the club pursues continental success.

The selections also offer a reference point for scouts, fantasy football players, and those following player form ahead of international windows. Argentine national team staff may take note of players performing well under pressure in CONMEBOL competitions.

Source context

The selections were made by CONMEBOL based on performances from the round of 16 second legs. The governing body’s Team of the Week is an editorial selection rather than a statistical ranking, reflecting the subjective judgment of its football department. No detailed match-by-match performance data or voting criteria were published alongside the announcement.

Source: Ole – Con bastante presencia argentina, los equipos de la semana de la Libertadores y la Sudamericana (https://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-internacional/sudamericana/bastante-presencia-argentina-equipos-semana-libertadores-sudamericana_0_X2lVXh6wo3.html)