Junior sticks out his chest and celebrates Botafogo’s victory: he qualified for the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores

The team directed by DT Arturo Reyes celebrated without needing to play, his victory last Tuesday against the Quito League, in Ecuadorwas key to completing the task in the Libertadores Cup.

Junior beat the Ecuadorians 1-0 as a visitor with a goal from Joseph in Love and was waiting for the result of the match between University and Botafogo of Brazil.
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​The Brazilian team took the victory by the minimum difference with a goal from Jeffinho at the Monumental stadium in Lima and not only confirmed a place in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, He assured Junior the classification.
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​The Barranquilleros have added 9 points in five games and are at the top of group D of the Copa Libertadores, with the same units as Botafogo, but with a better goal difference. Universitario stayed in third place with 5 points and Liga de Quito with 4 units in the absence of a date.

Now a major challenge is coming for him. Junior from Barranquilla, He must secure that first position that will give him a certain advantage in the pairing of the keys for the round of 16.
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​The ‘shark’ is going to be measured against the Botafogo of Brazil next May 28 at the stadium Metropolitan Roberto Melendeza victory or a draw assures him the lead, a defeat will leave him second.
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