Things are getting exciting when it comes to the 2024 Copa Libertadores, with the last sixteen stage about to get going. It’s Flamengo who are slight favourites with the football betting sites, despite the fact that they are eleventh seed for the competition. They were only able to finish second in their qualifying group but have a nice draw.
We know that this side have a tight defence and Palmeiras are another Brazilian outfit who could go deep, with their last sixteen encounter pitting them against Botafogo. The second seed is Atletico Mineiro, with their first game clashing with San Lorenzo and the winner of this clash will face Gremio and Fluminense.
Last season, it was Fluminense who were able to land their first Copa Libertadores title when fending off Boca Juniors in the final, with German Cano scoring no less than sixteen goals in the competition. The veteran striker could help the team fly through the rounds this time around, although it’s Junior Santos who currently leads the way.
Atletico Mineiro were able to win five of their six games during the group stage, with the team scoring fourteen goals and they have the potential to far under Gabriel Milito. The 43-year-old has plenty of experience, with the coach having previously taken charge of Estudiantes and Argentinos Juniors before his latest role in 2024.