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The Soccermetrics Copa Libertadores Show, ep89: Bad Blood and Fine Margins
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The Copa Libertadores qualifying rounds reach a decisive moment this week. On this episode of the SoccerMetrics Copa Libertadores Show, Howard Hamilton previews all eight second-leg matches in the tournament’s second preliminary round, where every tie remains on the edge after tightly contested first legs.
From Sporting Cristal and 2 de Mayo’s dramatic draw to controversy surrounding Argentinos Juniors and Barcelona, the margins are thin and the tension is rising across South America. Injury concerns, suspensions, altitude challenges, and squad rotation decisions could all determine who moves one step closer to the group stage.
Plus, a look at key players to watch, tactical storylines across each bracket track, and what’s at stake as clubs fight to keep their Libertadores dreams alive.
From Sporting Cristal and 2 de Mayo’s dramatic draw to controversy surrounding Argentinos Juniors and Barcelona, the margins are thin and the tension is rising across South America. Injury concerns, suspensions, altitude challenges, and squad rotation decisions could all determine who moves one step closer to the group stage.
Plus, a look at key players to watch, tactical storylines across each bracket track, and what’s at stake as clubs fight to keep their Libertadores dreams alive.