The matchups for the preliminary phase of the 2025 Copa Sudamericana are set! Teams from the same country will face off for a spot in the group stage. The draw, held in Asunción, produced some thrilling clashes, including the Uruguayan showdown between Danubio and Cerro Largo and the Colombian classic between Junior and América de Cali.

Eight South American nations will participate in this opening stage. Here are the standout pairings:

Uruguay

• Racing vs. Montevideo Wanderers
• Cerro Largo vs. Danubio

Colombia

• Junior vs. América de Cali
• Once Caldas vs. Winner of Copa Colombia

Peru

• AD Tarma vs. Cienciano
• Atlético Grau vs. Cusco

Chile

• Universidad Católica vs. Palestino
• Unión Española vs. Everton

Ecuador

• Mushuc Runa vs. Orense
• Universidad Católica vs. Aucas

Paraguay

• Sportivo Luqueño vs. Sportivo Ameliano
• Guaraní vs. 2 de Mayo

Bolivia

• Universitario vs. Bolivia 3 (TBD)
• Bolivia 2 vs. Bolivia 4 (TBD)

Venezuela

• Academia Puerto Cabello vs. Metropolitanos
• Deportivo La Guaira vs. Caracas

Format:

Winners of this stage will advance to the group phase, where they’ll compete to be crowned the best team on the continent in this exciting Conmebol tournament.