Knockout Stage Set as Libertadores 2025 Bracket Is Revealed

The Round of 16 matchups for the 2025 CONMEBOL Libertadores have officially been determined. Following the conclusion of the group stage, Monday's draw in Luque, Paraguay revealed the full knockout bracket leading to the continental final. All matches will be streamed live on Disney+, according to tournament organizers.

Some classic showdowns await. Atlético Nacional will face São Paulo in one of the round’s most high-profile clashes, pitting two former champions against each other. Fortaleza, fresh off a strong group performance, will take on Vélez Sarsfield, who are making a return to the tournament’s deeper stages.

In an all-Brazilian encounter, Flamengo will meet Internacional, while Universitario of Peru will try to upset tournament heavyweight Palmeiras. One of the marquee ties features River Plate going up against Libertad of Paraguay. Marcelo Gallardo’s squad enters the round as one of the favorites.

Estudiantes will look to leverage their continental pedigree when they face Paraguay’s Cerro Porteño. Racing Club, having topped their group, head to Montevideo for a tough encounter against a resurgent Peñarol. Meanwhile, Botafogo, considered among the most solid teams in the tournament, are set for a competitive clash with Liga de Quito.

With the bracket now set, anticipation builds across South America. Fans are already mapping possible routes to the final as the Libertadores 2025 enters its most thrilling phase.