The wait is over. This Tuesday, April 1, the group stage of the Copa Libertadores 2025 kicks off, and with it, the race for continental glory officially begins. A total of 32 teams from all over South America will begin their participation in the most prestigious club competition organized by Conmebol, with matches that promise excitement from the very first minute.
For Hispanics living in the United States, this edition of the Copa Libertadores will be especially attractive. The matches will be broadcast live on ESPN and Disney+, platforms that are widely available in the U.S., ensuring that millions of fans will be able to follow their favorite teams, from Argentine classics to Peruvian, Chilean, Colombian and Ecuadorian representatives. On this first date, the debuts of historic clubs such as River Plate, Peñarol, Flamengo and Palmeiras stand out, but there is also great attention on Peruvian teams such as Alianza Lima, Universitario de Deportes and Sporting Cristal, which start off with tough challenges against strong opponents.
Date 1 Schedule
Tuesday, April 1:
Carabobo (VEN) vs. Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG)
17:00 hours (local time)
ESPN y Disney+
Cerro Porteño (PAR) vs. Bolívar (BOL)
17:00 hours
ESPN y Disney+
Atlético Bucaramanga (COL) vs. Colo Colo (CHI)
7:30 p.m.
ESPN, Disney+ y Chilevisión
Fortaleza (BRA) vs. Racing Club (ARG)
7:30 p.m.
ESPN and Disney+
Barcelona SC (ECU) vs. Independiente del Valle (ECU)
21:00 hours
ESPN and Disney+
Alianza Lima (PER) vs. Libertad (PAR)
21:00 hours
ESPN and Disney+
Wednesday, April 2:
San Antonio (BOL) vs. Olimpia (PAR)
17:00 hours
ESPN and Disney+
Vélez Sarsfield (ARG) vs. Peñarol (URU)
17:00 hours
ESPN and Disney+
Talleres de Córdoba (ARG) vs. São Paulo (BRA)
7:30 p.m.
ESPN and Disney+
Universitario (PER) vs. River Plate (ARG)
7:30 p.m.
ESPN, Disney+, Telefé and Pluto TV
Universidad de Chile (CHI) vs. Botafogo (BRA)
19:30 hours
ESPN and Disney+
Atlético Nacional (COL) vs. Nacional (URU)
21:00 hours
ESPN and Disney+
For Hispanics living in the United States, this edition of the Copa Libertadores will be especially attractive
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Thursday, April 3:
Central Córdoba (ARG) vs. LDU Quito (ECU)
17:00 hours
ESPN y Disney+
Bahia (BRA) vs. Internacional (BRA)
17:00 hours
ESPN and Disney+
Sporting Cristal (PER) vs. Palmeiras (BRA)
17:00 hours
ESPN y Disney+
Deportivo Táchira (VEN) vs. Flamengo (BRA)
7:30 p.m.
ESPN y Disney+
Peruvian teams in action
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Peruvian clubs have an outstanding participation in this edition of the Copa Libertadores.
Alianza Lima: Home opener against Libertad de Paraguay.
The team coached by Néstor Gorosito arrives with high expectations after a solid preseason.
Universitario de Deportes: Faces River Plate at the Monumental Stadium in Lima.
The ‘cremas’ will be looking to take advantage of their locale to score points against the Argentine team.
Sporting Cristal: Hosts Palmeiras at the Estadio Nacional.
The ‘celestes’ are motivated after a convincing victory in the local tournament.
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