River Plate, Barcelona host Copa semis
The Copa Libertadores has reached the semifinal stage, as River Plate host Lanus on Tuesday, followed by Barcelona S.C. hosting Gremio on Wednesday.
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All times ETThe Copa Libertadores has reached the semifinal stage, as River Plate host Lanus on Tuesday, followed by Barcelona S.C. hosting Gremio on Wednesday.
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TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Macará | 30 | 17 | 11 | 2 | +30 | 62 |
Barcelona SC | 30 | 17 | 4 | 9 | +18 | 55 |
Universidad Católica (Quito) | 30 | 16 | 5 | 9 | +19 | 53 |
DelfÃn | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | +13 | 53 |
Independiente del Valle | 30 | 15 | 7 | 8 | +12 | 52 |
Liga de Quito | 30 | 13 | 10 | 7 | +16 | 49 |
Aucas | 30 | 14 | 7 | 9 | +4 | 49 |
Emelec | 30 | 14 | 4 | 12 | +13 | 46 |
El Nacional | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | +7 | 44 |
Deportivo Cuenca | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | -2 | 41 |
Olmedo | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | -10 | 34 |
Guayaquil City FC | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | -13 | 31 |
Mushuc Runa | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | -22 | 30 |
Técnico Universitario | 30 | 8 | 5 | 17 | -20 | 29 |
América de Quito | 30 | 6 | 7 | 17 | -15 | 25 |
Fuerza Amarilla | 30 | 2 | 5 | 23 | -50 | 6 |