# Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana knockout stages

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/copa-libertadores-and-sudamericana-knockout-stages
> Updated: 2026-08-09T17:16:19.000Z. Sources: 31. Developments: 2.

The knockout stages of the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana remain disrupted following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in western Colombia. The seismic event, which caused a national emergency with at least 111 deaths and 87 injuries, has prompted Conmebol to suspend two specific round of 16 matches: Deportes Tolima vs. Independiente del Valle in the Copa Libertadores and Independiente Santa Fe vs. River Plate in the Copa Sudamericana.

In addition to the international suspensions, the Colombian football governing body, Dimayor, has suspended nine matches within its domestic leagues due to the emergency. 

Despite these disruptions, other tournament fixtures proceed. In the Copa Sudamericana, River Plate has announced five changes to its official roster, incorporating players such as Nicolás Otamendi and Ángel Correa. Meanwhile, São Paulo is preparing to face Bolívar at the Hernando Siles stadium in La Paz, Bolivia, where they must contend with an altitude of 3,650 meters.

In the Copa Libertadores, five Brazilian teams—Fluminense, Palmeiras, Cruzeiro, Flamengo, and Mirassol—remain in contention for the title. The tournament final remains scheduled for November 28 in Montevideo.

## Claims

- River Plate updated its roster for the Copa Sudamericana with five changes. (disputed by 2 sources)
- São Paulo is scheduled to play Bolívar in La Paz for the Copa Sudamericana round of 16. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Conmebol suspended matches in Colombia due to a 7.4 magnitude earthquake. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The match between Deportes Tolima and Independiente del Valle was suspended. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The match between Independiente Santa Fe and River Plate was suspended. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The earthquake resulted in at least 111 deaths and 87 injuries. (single source)
- Dimayor suspended nine matches in the first and second divisions of Colombian football. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Copa Libertadores round of 16 schedule announced

The Copa Libertadores round of 16 schedule is set, featuring matchups between major clubs including Fluminense, Flamengo, Palmeiras, and Corinthians starting August 11.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/copa-libertadores-round-of-16-schedule-announced

### 2026-08-09: Conmebol suspends South American football matches following Colombia earthquake

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia has forced Conmebol to suspend several Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana matches, while River Plate updates its roster for continental competition.

30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/copa-libertadores-and-sudamericana-knockout-stages-begin-with-12-brazilian-clubs

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