🤩 Packed with stars — here is the team of the week in Copa Libertadores
Just minutes ago, CONMEBOL announced the Team of the Week for Matchday 4 of the Libertadores.
⭐️ The #EASPORTSFC #TOTW from Matchday 4⃣! 🔝 pic.twitter.com/79h8XgNIgY
— CONMEBOL Libertadores (@TheLibertadores) May 9, 2025
The presence of Viveros, Silvera, and Silva stands out, as all three scored a brace in their respective matches.
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