Why Central Córdoba could be left out of the Libertadores

The railway has 11 points and is one of the four that added the most in the entire group stage of the contest, but a combination of results could leave it empty.

Central Cordoba Copa Libertadores. — Despite being the best teams in the tournament, Central Córdoba can stay outside the Copa Libertadores.

Central Córdoba of Santiago del Estero became one of the teams revelation of the group stage of the Copa Libertadores. The 2-1 triumph against Deportivo Táchira He located them at the top of the standings with 11 points. However, Your classification is not yet insured. There are even clubs that added less points and already have a ticket for the next phase. What does it have to happen to be outside?

It should be noted that, together with River, San Pablo and Palmeirasthose commanded by Felippe's Omar They still don't know defeat After winning both games against Táchiratie before Flemish y overcome it in it Maracaná in what was a historical fact, and sign tables with Quito League In the mother of cities. Said undefeated streak You could stretch today if you do not fall on your visit to the Ecuadorian cast.

Although with 11 points it is the first of Group C, the truth is that the combination of results that were yet allowed to pass to eighths. Those of Filipe Luis They have eight units and those trained by Pablo Sánchez They have the same amount, so Central Córdoba has at least their participation in the playoffs of the South American.

Galván's goal for Central Córdoba against Deportivo Táchira

Bryan Castillo's goal for Dep. Táchira against Central Córdoba (1-1)

From the middle serve! Gastón Verón's goal to give Central Córdoba the victory against Dep. Táchira

Now, on the last day, the railway will go to Ecuador while the Mengao will receive the Venezuelan team. Already With drawing a tie, the Santiago will pass from phase. But A defeat in Quito added to a victory of the Brazilians in their home would leave them without chances of qualifying By goal difference.

For this reason, Central Córdoba, who was one of the best in the group stage, could be unfairly with empty hands despite having added more points than the vast majority of participating teams.