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Final Group D Matches Decide Copa Sudamericana Progression

CONMEBOL's new Olímpico tiebreaker makes head-to-head results decisive, determining which clubs move on from Group D.

Overview

  • Two simultaneous fixtures will settle Group D: San Lorenzo host Recoleta and Santos face Deportivo Cuenca, with all four teams still able to advance.
  • San Lorenzo leads the group on seven points and will guarantee progression with a draw but can still advance with a loss depending on the result in the other match.
  • CONMEBOL's Olímpico rule gives priority to head-to-head records, so the San LorenzoRecoleta direct matchup and the earlier 1–1 meeting between the sides carry extra weight.
  • The San Lorenzo game will be refereed by Colombian official Carlos Ortega and is set for exclusive live broadcast on DSports with streaming via DGO.
  • Published probable lineups and betting odds favor home side San Lorenzo, a factor that shapes fan expectations and the clubs' immediate path either to the round of 16 or into the playoff round.