SAO PAULO (AP) — Velez Sarsfield
finished with the best campaign in the
group stage of the Copa Libertadores,
leading three other Argentine clubs into
the second round.
Three Brazilian clubs, including defending
champion Atletico Mineiro, led by
Ronaldinho, also advanced in Latin
America's top club competition.
The group stage ended Thursday with
Paraguayan club Nacional and Colombian
team Nacional de Medellin grabbing the
last two spots in the round of 16.
It is the first time in more than 10 years
that Brazil doesn't have the most teams
in the second round. Brazilian clubs have
won the competition four straight years
and reached the final nine consecutive
times.
Argentina is looking to win the
tournament for the first time since
Estudiantes lifted the trophy in 2009.
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