Copa Lib knockouts begin with COVID-19 dominating storylines
The last-16 of South America's club competition begins with last year's finalists Flamengo and River in the field and the coronavirus looming large.
2020 Schedule
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2020 Schedule
11-6-5, 2nd in Brazilian Serie A
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2020-21 Bras Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlético-MG | 23 | 13 | 3 | 7 | +12 | 42 |
| Flamengo | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | +6 | 39 |
| São Paulo | 20 | 10 | 8 | 2 | +12 | 38 |
| Internacional | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | +11 | 36 |
| Fluminense | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | +6 | 35 |
| Palmeiras | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | +7 | 34 |
| Santos | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | +5 | 34 |
| Grêmio | 21 | 8 | 10 | 3 | +7 | 34 |
| Corinthians | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | -4 | 29 |
| Athletico-PR | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | -2 | 28 |
| Bahia | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 28 |
| Fortaleza | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | +2 | 28 |
| Atlético-GO | 22 | 6 | 9 | 7 | -7 | 27 |
| Red Bull Bragantino | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | +1 | 26 |
| Ceará | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | -5 | 26 |
| Sport | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | -10 | 25 |
| Vasco da Gama | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | -4 | 24 |
| Coritiba | 23 | 5 | 5 | 13 | -12 | 20 |
| Botafogo | 22 | 3 | 11 | 8 | -7 | 20 |
| Goiás | 20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -12 | 15 |
2020-21 Team LeadersBrazilian Serie A
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsBrazilian Serie A
Goal Difference6Tied-6th
Goals Scored372nd
Assists271st
Goals Conceded31Tied-16th