The excitement of the 2025 Copa Libertadores keeps building as we head into Matchday 2 of the group stage — and you can catch all the action exclusively on beIN SPORTS USA. With thrilling matchups between legendary clubs and surprise packages, this week brings decisive showdowns, whether it’s to grab the top spot or bounce back from a rocky start. The matches run from Tuesday, April 8 to Thursday, April 10, with 16 key games on the schedule, all in Eastern Time (ET).

How does this stage work?

The format sticks to tradition: the top two teams from each group advance to the round of 16, while third-place finishers go into a playoff against the second-place teams from the Copa Sudamericana. The winners of those ties will then face the Sudamericana group winners to complete the Libertadores knockout bracket. A total of 32 teams are battling it out in this group stage, all sharing part of the $96 million prize pool from CONMEBOL. That means every point and every goal could make a huge difference.

Big clashes on Tuesday

The action kicks off on Tuesday, April 8 with six games on the menu:

• 6:00 PM – Botafogo vs Carabobo (Group A)
• 6:00 PM – Libertad vs Talleres (Group D)
• 8:00 PM – Peñarol vs San Antonio Bulo Bulo (Group H)
• 8:30 PM – Estudiantes LP vs Universidad de Chile (Group A)
• 8:30 PM – River Plate vs Barcelona SC (Group B)
• 10:00 PM – Independiente del Valle vs Universitario (Group B)

Key battles on Wednesday

Wednesday, April 9 brings another six must-watch games:

• 6:00 PM – Nacional vs Bahía (Group F)
• 6:00 PM – Olimpia vs Vélez Sarsfield (Group H)
• 8:30 PM – Bolívar vs Sporting Cristal (Group G)
• 8:30 PM – Flamengo vs Central Córdoba (Group C)
• 8:30 PM – Palmeiras vs Cerro Porteño (Group G)
• 10:00 PM – LDU Quito vs Deportivo Táchira (Group C)

Thursday wraps it up in style

The week wraps up on Thursday, April 10 with four big games:

• 6:00 PM – Internacional vs Atlético Nacional (Group F)
• 6:00 PM – Racing Club vs Atlético Bucaramanga (Group E)
• 8:00 PM – Colo Colo vs Fortaleza (Group E)
• 8:30 PM – São Paulo vs Alianza Lima (Group D)

Big matchups and serious prize money

Some of the week’s most exciting clashes include Palmeiras vs Cerro Porteño, a fight for the top of Group G; Internacional vs Atlético Nacional, a duel between two-time champions; and Estudiantes vs Universidad de Chile, battling for Group A supremacy. There’s also a spotlight on San Antonio Bulo Bulo, looking to pull off another shock after beating Olimpia on their debut. Other electric fixtures like Olimpia vs Vélez and Flamengo vs Central Córdoba promise fireworks too.

Beyond the glory, there’s major money on the line. The 2025 Copa Libertadores champion will take home a cool $23 million, while the runner-up gets $7 million. Wins, goals, and qualification bonuses are also in play. And you won’t miss a second — all the intensity and passion of South American football is right here on beIN SPORTS USA.