

In six previous participations in the tournament, America has never managed to overcome this instance.
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This Tuesday, Pascual Guerrero dresses in continental night. América de Cali opens its round of 16 of the South American Conmebol 2025 receiving Fluminense, a rival with history, weight and high aspirations. Scarlets know that this first chapter at home can make a difference in a series that, historically, has been elusive.
A wall that has never lying down
In six previous participations in the tournament, America has never managed to overcome this instance. From the first attempt in 2002 against Atlético Nacional until the elimination in 2021 against Atlético Paranaense, the destination in the round of 16 has been invariable: premature goodbye. Now, with the seventh opportunity in your hands, the illusion is the same, but the demand is greater.
Those led by the 'moth' Da Silva arrive beaten in the Colombian league after the defeat against Tolima, although with a small impulse due to the advance in Copa Colombia against Tigres. Fluminense, meanwhile, comes more stable: three games without defeats, classification in the Brazilian Cup on International and a slight rebound after the bump that affected it post-world of clubs.
Figures and absences that weigh
In America, the spotlights point to the Peruvian Luis Ramos, who in just three league games already accumulate two goals and an assistance. On the other side, the novelty is Kevin Serna, a Colombian who has won the position of extreme right after the departure of Jhon Arias. And, as always, Germán Cano: Synonym of goal and hierarchy for the 'Flu'.
For America, winning in Cali is not just a matter of numerical advantage; It is sending a message and traveling to Brazil with solid arguments. For Fluminense, a good outward result would be half a ticket to rooms. In the air, in addition to Caleña moisture, there is the feeling that this key can be more even than the statistics say.
The ball will shoot in a Pascual who promises to roar. America seeks to rewrite its history in the South American; Fluminense, approaching a title that has been elusive. What is clear is that the margin of error will be minimal from the initial whistle.
Time and where to see America vs. Fluminense in Copa Sudamericana
Date: August 12, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm, time in Colombia
Estadio: PASCUAL GUERRERO DE CALI
Transmission: DGO and DIRECTV SPORTS
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