One of the highlights of this “super quarter” (25) is the participation of Bahia and Botafogo in the second phase of the Libertadores. With an eye on the group stage, the Brazilian teams will be the hosts in the second and decisive duel.
Interestingly, Esquadrão and Aço e Fogão experience an identical scenario. Those visiting O’Higgins in Chile, the same score as when traveling to face Nacional Potosí in Bolivia.
This way, Bahia needs to win by a goal to force penalties. If they win with a difference of two goals, they will guarantee a direct place in the next phase. In case of defeat or draw, therefore, they will be eliminated.
If , Tricolor will face the winner of Deportivo Táchira x Tolima — in the first leg, The Vinotinto and Gold They scored 1-0 in Venezuela and got closer to the spot. Glorioso, if they qualify, will face the winner of Barcelona de Guayaquil x Argentinos Juniores — The Colorado Bug won 1-0 in Ecuador.
See the goals and images from Bahia’s defeat in Chile
See the goal and images of Botafogo’s defeat in Bolivia
