Overview
- Estudiantes began their Group A campaign with a 1-1 draw in Medellín after Tiago Palacios struck inside three minutes and Francisco Chaverra equalized after the break.
- The visitors controlled the first half, then DIM took territory in the second and leveled from a corner despite a sharp stop from goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.
- Local reports said several Estudiantes players arrived with fevers and gastrointestinal issues, which seemed to blunt their legs late in the game.
- The result leaves Estudiantes and DIM on one point, with Flamengo leading the group after a 2-0 win over Cusco FC in Peru.
- Estudiantes now return to La Plata to face Cusco in the next round, a home match they need to capitalize on to keep their campaign on track.