This week, Melgar made history by advancing to the quarterfinals of the Copa Sudamericana, after defeating Deportivo Cali in the round of 16. Now, the Arequipa team will face Internacional of Porto Alegre, the same team that eliminated Colo Colo with an aggregate score of 4-3.
Although the next opponent of Dominó was known, the date and exact time of this match were still pending. Precisely, Conmebol announced the schedule for the quarterfinals, which includes four Brazilian teams and one from Uruguay, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Peru. Thus, no Argentine club will fight for the trophy of the second largest competition in South America.
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When will Melgar vs. Internacional play in the Copa Sudamericana?
Melgar vs. Internacional will play home and away matches to determine the semifinalist of the Copa Sudamericana. The first match will be played on Thursday, August 4, at the Monumental de la UNSA stadium; while the second duel will take place on Thursday, August 11, at the Beira-Rio sports colossus.
What time will Melgar vs. Internacional play?
The first leg between Melgar vs. Internacional will be played at 5:15 p.m. (Peruvian time) or 7:15 p.m. (Brazilian time); while the second leg will be at the same time.
Quarterfinal schedule Copa Sudamericana 2022. Photo: Twitter
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Teams qualified for the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals
- Nacional (Uruguay)
- Atlético Goianiense (Brazil)
- Melgar (Peru)
- Internacional (Brazil)
- Deportivo Táchira (Venezuela)
- Independiente del Valle (Ecuador)
- São Paulo (Brazil)
- Ceará (Brazil)
Quarterfinals matchups of the Copa Sudamericana
- Nacional vs. Atlético Goianiense
- Melgar vs. Internacional
- Deportivo Táchira vs. Independiente del Valle
- São Paulo vs. Ceará