Two finalists are known for the 2016 Copa Libertadores.
The teams of Atlético Nacional (Colombia) and Independiente del Valle (Ecuador) will face each other in home-and-away matches to determine who will be the best team in America.
The first match between both teams will take place on Wednesday, July 20th, at the Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito. The match will be exclusively broadcasted by the international network FOX Sports.
Atlético Nacional vs. Independiente del Valle: date, time, and channel
DATE | TIME | CHANNEL |
20/07 | 7:45pm | FOX Sports |
The Atlético Nacional team, rival of Independiente del Valle, defeated the powerful Sao Paulo from Brazil in the semi-final round. They won 2-0 at the Morumbí stadium, while in Medellin they achieved victory with a score of 2-1.
On the other hand, the team from Ecuador has made history. They previously eliminated River Plate and now, in the final four round, they won both matches against Boca Juniors (2-1 and 3-1).
The winner of the 2016 Copa Libertadores will have a direct ticket to the semi-finals of the Club World Cup. The second leg will be on July 27th, with no schedule confirmed yet. They could potentially play against Real Madrid, the winner of the 2015/16 Champions League.