The finals stages of the 2010 Copa Sudamericana de Clubes are the Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Finals. Teams from the Round of 16 onwards were seeded depending on which Second Stage tie they win (i.e. the winner of Match O1 has the 1 seed).
Note: The bracket was adjusted according to the rules of the tournament so that the two Brazilian teams would face each other in the semifinals.
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San José 3âÂÂ3 Newell's Old Boys on points. Newell's Old Boys advanced on goal difference.
Independiente 3âÂÂ3 Defensor Sporting on points. Independiente advanced on goal difference.
Peñarol 3âÂÂ3 Goiás on points. Goiás advanced on away goals.
Palmeiras advanced on points 6âÂÂ0.
Santa Fe 3âÂÂ3 Atlético Mineiro on points. Atlético Mineiro advanced on goal difference.
Avaà3âÂÂ3 Emelec on points. Avaàadvanced on goal difference.
Deportes Tolima 3âÂÂ3 Banfield on points. Deportes Tolima advanced on goal difference.
LDU Quito 3âÂÂ3 Unión San Felipe on points. LDU Quito advanced on goal difference.
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LDU Quito advanced on points 4âÂÂ1.
Note: The second leg was played at a neutral venue since Independiente received a one-match stadium ban after crowd trouble at their home ground during their Round of 16 second leg against Defensor Sporting.
Independiente 2âÂÂ2 Deportes Tolima on points. Independiente advanced on away goals.
Goiás advanced on points 4âÂÂ1.
Palmeiras advanced on points 4âÂÂ1.
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Independiente 3âÂÂ3 LDU Quito on points. Independiente advanced on away goals.
Palmeiras 3âÂÂ3 Goiás on points. Goiás advanced on away goals.
Note: In the final, the away goals rule would not be applied, and extra time would be played if necessary.
Independiente 3âÂÂ3 Goiás on points. Independiente won on penalties.