Copa Libertadores

The final week of group-stage play in the Copa Libertadores  commenced on Tuesday with four games.

GROUP A:

At Buenos Aires:

In a battle of two clubs that had already locked up berths in the knockout stage, Rafael Sobis scored twice (43', PK-58') as Internacional gained a 2-2 road draw with River Plate to lock up top spot in Group A.

Julian Alvarez (34') and Lucas Pratto (90'+3) each scored once for the hosts.

At Lima, Peru:

Renato Tarifeno scored twice (36', 53') as Palestino locked up a berth in the second stage of the Copa Sudamerica (you might call it the Europa League of South America) by defeating Alianza Lima 2-1 on the road.

Final Group A Standings:

1. Internacional (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 14)
2. River Plate (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 10)
3. Palestino (GP: 6; GD: 0; PTS: 7)
4. Alianza Lima (GP: 6; GD: -10; PTS: 1)

Internacional and River Plate advanced to the Copa Libertadores knockout stage; Palestino qualified for the second stage of the Copa Sudamericana.



GROUP E:

At Montevideo, Uruguay:

Santiago Arzamendia's goal in the opening minute of first-half stoppage time was good enough for Cerro Portento, whose 1-1 road draw with Club Nacional insured top spot in Group E for the Paraguayan club.

Rodrigo Amaral scored for the hosts in the 58th minute as both clubs had already locked up knockout-stage berths.

At Barinas, Venezuela:

Alerrandro scored twice (24', 35') as Atletico Mineiro locked up a berth in the second stage of the Copa Sudamericana by defeating Zamora FC 2-1 on the road.

Final Group E Standings:

1. Cerro Porteno (GP: 6; GD: +5; PTS: 13)
2. Club Nacional (GP: 6; GD: +3; PTS: 13)
3. Atletico Mineiro (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 6)
4. Zamora FC (GP: 6; GD: -4; PTS: 3)

Cerro Porteno and Club Nacional advanced to the Copa Libertadores knockout stage; Atletico Mineiro qualified for the second stage of the Copa Sudamericana.