This week, Brazilian clubs are back in action in the Copa Libertadores group stage. São Paulo, Flamengo, Palmeiras and Botafogo face tough opponents as they look to bounce back or earn their first win in the South American competition.
São Paulo vs. Cobresal
São Paulo hosts Cobresal this Wednesday (April 10) at 8:30 p.m. ET (9:30 p.m. Brasília time) at Morumbi. The São Paulo club is looking for redemption after a rough stretch in which it was knocked out of the state championship and lost its Libertadores opener to Talleres. With 40,000 tickets already sold, fans are expecting a response from the Tricolor.
Flamengo vs. Palestino
At Maracanã, also on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET, Flamengo hosts Palestino. After a road draw with Millonarios, the Rubro-Negro is looking for its first win in the competition in front of its fans. Coach Tite is expected to stick with the core that recently won the Carioca title.
Palmeiras vs. Liverpool (URU)
Reigning Brazilian champion Palmeiras hosts Uruguay’s Liverpool at Allianz Parque on Thursday (April 11) at 8:30 p.m. ET. Verdão drew its opener and now wants three points at home. With the state title still fresh, coach Abel Ferreira hopes to keep the team’s momentum going.
Botafogo vs. LDU Quito
Botafogo, under new coach Artur Jorge, faces LDU Quito on Thursday (April 11) at 8:30 p.m. ET in Ecuador. After a home loss to Junior Barranquilla, Botafogo needs to take something from the game against the dreaded altitude of Quito to avoid falling into early trouble in the Libertadores.
The week promises big thrills for Brazilian fans in the continental competition. The teams are looking to establish themselves and put together a strong campaign to advance to the knockout stages of the 2024 Libertadores. Follow full coverage of the matches on the official broadcast channels.
