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Cerro Porteño kicks off Libertadores Futsal campaign on Sunday

Cerro Porteño kicks off Libertadores Futsal campaign on Sunday

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cerro Porteño begins its 14th Copa Libertadores Futsal campaign on Sunday.
  • The Paraguayan club is grouped with Nacional (Uruguay), Colo Colo (Chile), and Lyon Cali (Colombia).
  • The tournament, celebrating its 25th edition, takes place in Carlos Barbosa, Brazil.

Cerro Porteño embarks on its fourteenth journey in the Copa Libertadores Futsal, the most prestigious club competition on the continent. As a Paraguayan representative, the club carries the hopes of its passionate fanbase into this year's tournament, which marks the 25th edition of the championship. Grouped with formidable opponents Nacional, Colo Colo, and Lyon Cali, Cerro Porteño faces a tough but familiar challenge. The team's history in this competition is rich, including a historic championship win in 2016, making them the first non-Brazilian team to lift the trophy. This achievement remains a source of immense pride for Paraguayan football. The tournament's venue in Carlos Barbosa, Brazil, a recognized futsal capital, adds to the competitive atmosphere. Fans in Paraguay will be eagerly following every match, with broadcasts available via CONMEBOL's official YouTube channel, underscoring the growing accessibility of South American club competitions.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.