Athletico-PR's next opponent is Palmeiras (Brazil), which secured a spot in the semifinals, defeating Atlético-MG (Brazil) by 6-5, on August 10 in a penalty shootout.
Both the team from Rio and the one from Cordoba city won their respective opening games in group H, as part of the second round of the CONMEBOL Libertadores Cup.
Opening show for the game between Flamengo and Boca Juniors, scheduled for 18:30 at Maracanãzinho, will be performed by singer Flávio Renegado.
Journalist Sergio du Bocage analyzes the performance of some teams in series A and B and asks which fans will end the year with the greatest feeling of frustration.
Coach leaves Rubro-Negro with over 72% performance, but without titles and contested by the fans. The team will be led by assistant Maurício Souza.