FIFA.com looks back on the first round of knockout action in the Copa Libertadores, which witnessed a shock home defeat for Gremio and resounding wins for the likes of Velez Sarsfield and Fluminense.
FIFA.com looks back on the first round of knockout action in the Copa Libertadores, which witnessed a shock home defeat for Gremio and resounding wins for the likes of Velez Sarsfield and Fluminense.
Chile's Universidad Catolica scored an impressive 2-1 win at Brazil's Gremio to edge closer to the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals, while Velez Sarsfield cruised past 2008 winners Liga de Quito.
Cerro Porteno came from behind to defeat Colo Colo 3-2, while Santos won 3-1 over Deportivo Tachira, Fluminense beat Argentinos Juniors 4-2, and America drew Nacional all to advance to the last 16 of the Copa Libertadores.
Chile's Universidad Catolica beat compatriots Union Espanola 2-1 to move into the Copa Libertadores last 16, with the group's other qualifying berth going to Velez Sarsfield who overpowered Caracas with three unanswered goals.
Brazil's Gremio secured progression into the Copa Libertadores last 16 with a 2-0 win over Colombia's Junior, while the hopes of Universidad Catolica and Velez Sarsfield were a dealt a blow after their scoreless draw.
Penarol and Gremio were the only sides to confirm their place in the last 16 of the 2011 Copa Libertadores this week, as the battle intensified for the remaining ten slots.