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Copa Libertadores 2026·2026-08-20·Round 8

Corinthians and LDU Advance to the Quarterfinals; Mirassol Eliminated on Penalties

By Lorena Laís Mota · · Round-up

In the latest Copa Libertadores action, Corinthians clinched their spot in the quarterfinals with a narrow 1-0 victory over Rosario Central. This win not only eliminated Rosario Central from the tournament but also boosted Corinthians' probability of reaching the semifinals to 31.9%. The victory underscores Corinthians' growing confidence and strategic play, as they now hold a promising 62.9% chance to advance to the semifinals.

Meanwhile, LDU eliminated Mirassol from the competition after their Round of 16 tie finished 0-0 in normal time; LDU won the resulting penalty shootout 5-4 to book their place in the quarterfinals. Mirassol's Copa Libertadores campaign ends at the Round of 16.

As the competition progresses, all eyes will be on the upcoming quarterfinals to see if Corinthians can continue their upward trajectory and whether LDU can carry their shootout heroics forward.

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