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Copa Libertadores: Two groups go down to wire

All four clubs in both Group Three and Group Seven could still qualify for the next round of the South American continental competition, with the former separated by just one point, while the latter has a two-point gap between first and fourth.

Bolivar are in prime position in Group Seven as they top the standings with eight points and host bottom club Emelec (six points) on Wednesday.

William Ferreira will be the key man for Bolivar having scored twice in his side's past three games, including in a 1-0 victory at Leon in their last Copa Libertadores fixture.

In the other Group Seven clash, Brazil's Flamengo will host Leon of Mexico with both teams on seven points.

In Group Three, Lanus top the standings as one of three clubs on seven points, while O'Higgins are bottom with six.

O'Higgins will host the Argentine leaders in Chile on Tuesday, while Colombia's Deportivo Cali will travel to Paraguay to play Cerro Porteno.

In other fixtures, Penarol will take on Deportivo Anzoategui, Santos Laguna face a trip to Arsenal, Newell's Old Boys play Atletico Nacional and Gremio meet Nacional.