Millonarios needs a mathematical miracle to advance to the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores: here are the accounts

Millonarios was left with one foot out of the Copa Libertadores after losing 3-1 to Palestino in Chile – credit Millonarios FC

The first duel will be against Palestino from Chile at home and closes against Bolívar, in Bolivia, and against Flamengo in Brazil. A difficult challenge, but not impossible. These are the accounts that Millonarios must have if they aspire to qualify for the round of 16.

The Copa Sudamericana is the consolation for the best third parties in the tournament, who are eliminated from the Copa Libertadores, but still have the opportunity to fight for an international title. The Bogotá team will have to take on a challenge to avoid being left with either of the two options.

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Millonarios faces a crucial challenge in its quest to advance to the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, after finding itself in the last position of group E with just one point obtained.

The leader of the Bogotá team already returned in the draw against Envigado and today in front of his people he is obliged to achieve victory – credit Millonarios Official

The next appointment for the ambassadors will be against Bolívar, the leader of the group, this Wednesday, May 8 at the Nemesio Camacho El Campín Stadium in Bogotá at 9:00 p.m., where they are obliged to win to keep their qualification hopes alive. .

Millonarios’ situation becomes more difficult after Palestino’s victory over Flamengo, complicating the outlook in group E.

To advance, they must not only triumph in their next two games at home against Bolívar and then against Palestino, but also depend on other results, specifically hoping that Bolívar manages to take points from Flamengo in their head-to-head matches.

Soccer Football – Copa Libertadores – Group E – Millonarios v Flamengo – El Campin Stadium, Bogota, Colombia – April 2, 2024 Millonarios’ Alberto Gamero REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

Furthermore, these matches are crucial for the team led by Alberto Gamero, since, even with victory in both, they aspire at least to a place in the Copa Sudamericana, assuming that the main goal remains to continue moving forward in the Libertadores.

Millonarios’ performance to date in the tournament has been less than ideal, with only one point out of a possible nine, which has led to this situation of having to achieve a sporting miracle in their next two home games.

Millonarios and Bolívar will meet for the Copa Libertadores on the night of May 8 in El Campín – credit Millonarios FC

With the forecast of a competitive squad at the beginning of the year, expectations were high for the Bogota team, which adds pressure to reverse its current adverse situation in continental competition.

The combination of necessary results and the mandatory victories against Bolívar and Palestino paint a complex but not impossible scenario for Millonarios. The strength at home of the Nemesio Camacho El Campín Stadium and the support of its fans are emerging as key factors in this fight for classification, where each match is now experienced as a final.

Palestino has positioned itself as the leader of its group, denying previous predictions that classified it as the weakest team. This comes after a significant victory against Flamengo, relegating the likes of Millonarios de Colombia to the bottom of the standings.

With a strategy that has surprised fans and critics alike, Palestino now shares the top of the table with Bolívar, both teams demonstrating their ability and determination in the tournament.

Antonio Casale’s statements continue to generate an echo and responses against the sports journalist – credit Social Networks

The review of the initial statements comes from Antonio Casale, a renowned sports journalist for ESPN and Channel 13, who had minimized Palestino’s chances, calling him the “wild card” of the group.

Following recent events and Palestino’s notable performance, Casale rectified his position, admitting his mistake and highlighting the importance of not underestimating any competitor in high-performance sport.

Millonarios, with only one point out of twelve possible, faces a complicated situation in the tournament, having to rethink its strategy for the next phases. The last defeat against Palestino and a difficult path in the previous matches have put the Colombian team in an unfavorable position.

With Casale’s statements that have aged poorly, the Chilean club spoke out – credit Palestino de Chile /

This result not only affects their morale but also emphasizes the intensity and competitive level of the Copa Libertadores, where any team has the potential to surprise and change the course of the competition.

Palestino’s trajectory in the Copa Libertadores, especially after its victory against Flamengo, has been a reminder that in football, as in life, surprises are the order of the day and that each team, regardless of its history or predictions, you have the opportunity to stand out and leave your mark on the history of the tournament.