The 2025 CONMEBOL Sudamericana is back this week with Matchday 2 of the group stage—a crucial round for several big-name clubs that didn’t get off to the best start, like Independiente, Cruzeiro, and Corinthians. On the other hand, some less traditional teams like Nacional Potosí, Mushuc Runa, and Academia Puerto Cabello are riding the high of key wins and looking to keep the momentum going.

How qualification works and key matchups

The format stays the same: only the group winners go straight to the Round of 16. The runners-up will have to battle it out in a playoff against the third-place teams coming from the Copa Libertadores groups. All knockout ties will be two-legged, with no away goals rule. The final will be played on November 22 in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia.

A few games this week could shake up the standings. Cruzeiro vs. Mushuc Runa and Guaraní vs. Nacional Potosí look like decisive clashes. Also, keep an eye on the Brazilian sides like Fluminense, Atlético Mineiro, and Vasco da Gama, who are expected to be in the title race. All matches will be broadcast live and exclusively on beIN SPORTS USA, the official broadcaster in the U.S. for top-tier South American football.

Tuesday, April 8 – First matchday of the week

• 18:00 – Independiente vs Boston River (Group A)
• 18:00 – Grêmio vs Atlético Grau (Group D)
• 18:00 – Caracas vs Cienciano (Group H)
• 20:30 – América de Cali vs Corinthians (Group C)
• 20:30 – Godoy Cruz vs Sportivo Luqueño (Group D)
• 20:30 – Vasco da Gama vs Puerto Cabello (Group G)

Wednesday, April 9 – Big clashes lined up

• 18:00 – Huracán vs Racing (Group C)
• 18:00 – Palestino vs Unión (Group E)
• 20:30 – Cruzeiro vs Mushuc Runa (Group E)
• 20:30 – Unión Española vs Once Caldas (Group F)
• 20:30 – Lanús vs Melgar (Group G)

Thursday, April 10 – Four huge games to wrap up the round

• 18:00 – Defensa y Justicia vs Vitória (Group B)
• 20:30 – Guaraní vs Nacional Potosí (Group A)
• 20:30 – Fluminense vs GV San José (Group F)
• 20:30 – Atlético Mineiro vs Deportes Iquique (Group H)
• 22:00 – Universidad Católica vs Cerro Largo (Group B)

With all teams still in the race, every single point matters this week. The tight results from Matchday 1 set the stage for what promises to be a thrilling and action-packed round in the 2025 CONMEBOL Sudamericana.