Copa Sudamericana 2025: Group Stage Draw Sets the Stage for Intense Competition
The Copa Sudamericana 2025 is gearing up for an exciting group stage after the draw in Luque, paraguay. Thirty-two clubs have been divided into eight groups of four, setting the stage for intense competition from April to may.
road to the Finals: format and Qualification
Teams will face each opponent in their group in a home-and-away format. The winner of each group will advance directly to the Round of 16. Second-place finishers will compete in a playoff round against teams transferring from Copa Libertadores to determine the remaining slots in the knockout stage.
Copa Sudamericana 2025 Group Stage Assignments
Here’s a breakdown of the groups:
Copa Sudamericana 2025 Groups
- Group A: Independiente, Guaraní, Nacional Potosí, Boston river
- Group B: Defensa y Justicia, U. Católica, Cerro Largo, Vitoria
- Group C: América de Cali, Huracán, Racing Uruguay, Corinthians
- Group D: Gremio, Godoy Cruz, Sportivo Luqueño, Atlético Grau
- group E: Cruzeiro, Palestino, Unión Santa fe, Mushuc Runa
- Group F: Fluminense, Unión Española, Obce Caldas, San José
- Group G: Lanús, vasco da Gama, Academia Puerto Cabello, melgar
- Group H: Atlético Mineiro, Caracas, Cienciano, Deportes Iquique
Seeding and Ranking
The 32 participating clubs were seeded into four pots of eight teams each. The seeding was based on the CONMEBOL Club Ranking as of December 16, 2024.
Key Dates for Copa Sudamericana 2025
mark your calendars! Here are the essential dates for the tournament:
Copa Sudamericana 2025 Schedule
| Phase | Round | Date |
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| Groups | Matchday 1 | April 1–3 |
| Matchday 2 | April 8–10 | |
| Matchday 3 | April 22–24 | |
| Matchday 4 | May 6–8 | |
| Matchday 5 | May 13–15 | |
| Matchday 6 | May 27–29 | |
| Knockout Stage | Playoff Round of 16 | First Leg: July 15–17 Second Leg: July 22–24 |
| Round of 16 | First Leg: August 12–14 Second Leg: August 19–21 |
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| Quarter-finals | First Leg: September 16–18 Second Leg: september 23–25 |
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| Semi-finals | First Leg: October 21–22 Second Leg: October 28–29 |
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| Final | November 22 |
How is the seeding for the group stage resolute?
Copa Sudamericana 2025: Frequently Asked Questions
Q&A Section
Here’s a breakdown of the group stage and key details of the Copa Sudamericana 2025, answered in a Q&A format:
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Q: How does the Copa Sudamericana 2025 group stage work?
A: Thirty-two teams are divided into eight groups of four.Each team plays every other team in their group twice, once at home and once away. The winner of each group automatically advances to the Round of 16.
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Q: What happens to the second-place teams in the group stage?
A: Second-place teams from the Copa Sudamericana group stage will compete in a playoff round against teams transferring from the Copa libertadores (the equivalent of the Champions League in South America) to determine the remaining teams that will advance into the knockout stage.
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Q: When is the group stage taking place?
A: The group stage spans from April to May 2025. Matchday 1 begins April 1st and Matchday 6 concludes May 29th.
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Q: How were the teams seeded for the group stage?
A: The 32 participating clubs were seeded into four pots of eight teams each, based on the CONMEBOL Club Ranking as of December 16, 2024. This helps to ensure a more balanced and competitive group stage.
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Q: When are the key dates for the knockout stage?
A: The Playoff Round of 16 is in July, the Round of 16 in August, the Quarter-finals in September, the Semi-finals in October and the final is on November 22nd, 2025.
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Q: Where can I find more information about the Copa Sudamericana?
A: You can find more info on the official CONMEBOL website and various sports news outlets.
Prepare for an exciting season of South American football! Keep an eye on your favourite teams as they battle for a spot in the final.
