The Round of 16 in the 2026 Copa Libertadores delivered dominant performances, especially from Peruvian clubs, who made a huge statement across multiple ties.
Qualified Teams (Aggregate Scores):
- Universitario (PER) def. U de Chile (CHI) — 7–2
- Deportivo Cali (COL) def. Millonarios (COL) — 4–3
- Cienciano (PER) def. Cerro Porteño (PAR) — 6–2
- Bolívar (BOL) def. Sociedade (BRA) — 5–4
- Sporting Cristal (PER) def. Atlético Nacional (COL) — 5–0
- Boca Juniors (ARG) def. Caroní (VEN) — 6–3
- Cusco FC (PER) def. Flamengo (BRA) — 6–3
- Atlético Ciclón (BOL) def. Santa Fe (COL) — 5–1
Key Takeaways:
- 🇵🇪 Peruvian dominance: Universitario, Cienciano, Sporting Cristal, and Cusco FC all advanced convincingly—four teams into the quarterfinals.
- 🇧🇴 Bolivian surprise impact: Both Bolívar and Atlético Ciclón progressed, including a notable upset over Brazilian opposition.
- 🇧🇷 Brazil struggles: Flamengo and Sociedade were both eliminated.
- ⚔️ Closest tie: Deportivo Cali edged Millonarios in a tight Colombian showdown (4–3 aggregate).
- 💥 Most dominant win: Sporting Cristal crushed Atlético Nacional 5–0 across two legs.
Overall, it was a round defined by emphatic aggregate wins and a shifting power balance, with Peru emerging as the standout nation heading into the quarterfinals.
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