San Lorenzo (Argentina) – Palmeiras (Brazil)

San Lorenzo are back in the Copa Libertadores after finishing in fourth spot of the Argentine aggregate table. However, they are now living a different reality: on Saturday, El Ciclon lost 2-1 away at Boca Juniors after scoring first, which stopped their eight-match unbeaten streak of four victories and four draws in all competitions and also left them on 15 points after 12 rounds of Copa Liga Profesional action, out of the fight for a ticket to the playoffs. On a positive note, San Lorenzo are without defeat in their last five at Estadio Pedro Bidegain, having won three and drawn two.

Meanwhile, SE Palmeiras will fight for their fourth Copa Libertadores’ crown after lifting the Brazilian league title last term. On Sunday, the team lost 1-0 away at Santos FC in the first leg of the Sao Paulo State Championship’s final, a result that also put an end to a 20-match unbeaten streak in all competitions (13 victories and seven stalemates). On away turf, it’s been nine matches during that spell: Abel Ferreira’s men won three and drew six of those encounters.