BOGOTA.- The Conmebol rescheduled this Tuesday for the weeks of August 18 and 25 the keys to the round of 16 matches of the Libertadores Cup and of the South American Cup that were suspended due to the severe earthquake that shook Colombia.
The governing body of football in South America had postponed the games that were to be played this Tuesday and Wednesday on Colombian soil, hit on Monday by a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that left at least 240 dead.
The first leg match of the Libertadores round of 16 between Sports Tolima and Valley Independentwhich was to be played this Tuesday in Ibaguewill be held on August 18 in the city in central Colombia at 7:30 p.m. local (00:30 GMT on Wednesday the 19th).
The rematch will take place a week later, on Tuesday, August 25, in Quitoat the same time, reported the official account in X of the continent’s main club tournament.
For its part, the first leg of the round of 16 of the Sudamericana between Independent Santa Fe and River Plateinitially scheduled for this Wednesday, will be held on August 19 in Bogota at 7:30 p.m. local (00:30 GMT on Thursday the 20th).
A week later, on Wednesday, August 26, at the same time, revenge will take place in Buenos Airesfor its part, the Argentine team reported on their social networks.
The rest of the round of 16 brackets of both competitions will end no later than Thursday, August 20.
The winners of the series will play in the quarterfinals on the weeks of September 8 and 15.
The earthquake mainly hit western Colombia, without seriously affecting Ibagué or Bogotá.
Chelsea signs Chavarría
He Chelsea signed the Spanish defender Pep Chavarriacoming from Rayo Vallecanowith a contract until 2031, the club reported this Wednesday. Premier League.
“It is a dream for me, since Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in the world. It is a great opportunity, but I am prepared and will work hard to help the team achieve success,” said Chavarría, 28, in the statement published by Chelsea.
Chavarría established himself in the elite since his arrival at Rayo Vallecano four years ago.
Last year he played 44 games in a team that reached the final of the UEFA Conference Leaguewhere they fell 1-0 against Crystal Palace.
Led this course by Xabi AlonsoChelsea did not offer financial details about the operation to sign Chavarría.
