The 2025 Copa Libertadores quarterfinals are set, and Argentina will have strong representation with four clubs still in the race for South America’s most prestigious trophy. River Plate joined Vélez Sarsfield, Racing Club, and Estudiantes de La Plata in the final eight after defeating Libertad of Paraguay on penalties at the Monumental.
River’s dramatic 3-1 shootout win completed the list of quarterfinalists, which also includes Brazil’s Flamengo Palmeiras and São Paulo, and Ecuador’s Liga de Quito. This ensures Argentina has half of the remaining spots in the competition.
One of the standout ties will be an all-Argentine clash between Racing and Vélez. The first leg will be played in Liniers, with the return fixture at the Cilindro in Avellaneda. Security officials are evaluating the possibility of allowing visiting fans, though recent crowd incidents in continental competitions have raised concerns.
Estudiantes face a difficult challenge against Flamengo, starting in Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã before hosting the return leg in La Plata. River, meanwhile, take on Palmeiras, the only team to finish the group stage with a perfect 18 points. The first leg will be at the Monumental, while the decisive match will be played in São Paulo.
Matches will be played September 16–18 (first legs) and September 23–25 (second legs).
The semifinals are scheduled for October, with the final to be played on November 29 at the Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru.
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