Copa Libertadores 2018: Boca Juniors to play bitter rivals River Plate in final for the first time
6 years, 2 months ago

Copa Libertadores 2018: Boca Juniors to play bitter rivals River Plate in final for the first time

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boca Juniors will face arch rivals River Plate in the final of South America's Copa Libertadores for the first time after a 2-2 draw with Brazilians Palmeiras in Wednesday's semi-final second leg saw them advance 4-2 on aggregate. Gustavo Gomez put the Brazilians ahead from the penalty spot on the hour mark but Dario Benedetto, who scored both Boca's goals in the first leg in Buenos Aires, drew the Argentines level in 69 minutes with a low shot from 25 meters out. The last time the two Buenos Aires clubs met in the Libertadores was in 2015 in a match was abandoned at half-time after Boca fans attacked the River players in the tunnel with pepper spray. open image in gallery Boca will face rivals River in the final for the first time River went on to win that year's Libertadores, their third and last triumph in the competition.

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Argentina: Godoy Cruz y el líder Vélez Sarsfield empatan en partido parejo
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Argentina: Godoy Cruz y el líder Vélez Sarsfield empatan en partido parejo

LA Times  

Sin goles y en un partido con trámite parejo, Godoy Cruz y Vélez Sarsfield igualaron 0-0 en el estadio Malvinas Argentinas el domingo por la vigesimocuarta fecha de la liga argentina de fútbol. Con este punto, el conjunto de Gustavo Quinteros sigue como puntero del campeonato con dos puntos de ventaja sobre su único escolta, Huracán. En tanto, Gimnasia de …

Atletico Scrapes Past Unio Esportiva Vic in Copa del Rey Second Round
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Atletico Scrapes Past Unio Esportiva Vic in Copa del Rey Second Round

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid scraped past sixth-tier side Unio Esportiva Vic 2-0 thanks to late goals by Julian Alvarez to reach the Copa del Rey second round on Thursday. Despite fielding a strong lineup including regulars like Antoine Griezmann, Koke and Alvarez, Atletico struggled to break the deadlock in the second half and eventually conceded the win.

Argentina’s River Plate and Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro to meet in Copa Libertadores semifinals
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina’s River Plate and Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro to meet in Copa Libertadores semifinals

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Argentina’s River Plate and Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro will face off for a place in the final of the Copa Libertadores, which is scheduled to take place in Buenos Aires on Nov. 30. River Plate eliminated Chile’s Colo Colo 2-1 on aggregate after a 1-0 home win on Tuesday. Atletico Mineiro advanced on Wednesday after beating local …

Atlético Mineiro elimina al campeón Fluminense y enfrentará a River en semifinales de Libertadores
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Atlético Mineiro elimina al campeón Fluminense y enfrentará a River en semifinales de Libertadores

Associated Press  

Un doblete del suplente Deyverson condujo el miércoles al Atlético Mineiro hacia la victoria por 2-0 ante Fluminense, para clasificarse a las semifinales de la Copa Libertadores. En la Arena MRV de Belo Horizonte, Atlético Mineiro fue claro dominador del compromiso y logró la clasificación a los 88 minutos con el segundo tanto de Deyverson, que remató en el área …

River Plate supera a Colo Colo y avanza a semifinales de Libertadores
3 months, 3 weeks ago

River Plate supera a Colo Colo y avanza a semifinales de Libertadores

Associated Press  

Con un gol de Facundo Colidio, River Plate derrotó el martes 1-0 a Colo Colo y avanzó con un marcador global de 2-1 a las semifinales de la Copa Libertadores. En el estadio Monumental de la capital argentina, River — campeón en 1986, 1996, 2015 y 2018 — extendió su imbatibilidad como local en el presente torneo, con nueve goles …

Después de ganar el superclásico, River Plate no quiere fallar ante Colo Colo en la Libertadores
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Después de ganar el superclásico, River Plate no quiere fallar ante Colo Colo en la Libertadores

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES — Entonado por su victoria en el clásico del fútbol argentino, River Plate se cobijará en su localía cuando el martes enfrente a Colo Colo en el partido de vuelta de los cuartos de final de la Copa Libertadores. “Es muy difícil pasar por alto este tipo de encuentros, más allá de que nuestro gran objetivo está puesto …

Peñarol pulls off an upset in Copa Libertadores after beating Flamengo at home
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Peñarol pulls off an upset in Copa Libertadores after beating Flamengo at home

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Javier Cabrera scored a first-half goal on Thursday and Peñarol pulled off an upset after beating Flamengo 1-0 at home in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores quarterfinal match. Peñarol defeated Flamengo at Maracana stadium in a Copa Libertadores match for the first time since 2019, when they faced off in the group stage. Peñarol, …

Colo Colo y River Plate empatan en 1er duelo de cuartos de final de Libertadores
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Colo Colo y River Plate empatan en 1er duelo de cuartos de final de Libertadores

Associated Press  

BOGOTÁ — Colo Colo y River Plate igualaron el martes 1-1 en el partido que abrió los cuartos de final de la Copa Libertadores. “Jugamos contra un muy buen equipo, que nos fue tomando la posesión con el apoyo de su gente”, indicó el técnico de River, Marcelo Gallardo, quien llegó a 100 partidos dirigidos en Libertadores. El siguiente compromiso …

River Plate supera a Talleres y ya está entre los 8 mejores de la Libertadores
4 months, 3 weeks ago

River Plate supera a Talleres y ya está entre los 8 mejores de la Libertadores

Associated Press  

BOGOTÁ — River Plate derrotó el miércoles 2-1 a Talleres y con un global de 3-1 avanzó a los cuartos de final de la Copa Libertadores. La escuadra conducida por Gallardo — que llegó a 99 encuentros dirigidos en Libertadores — amplió la diferencia los 51 minutos tras una jugada individual de Maximiliano Meza, que finalizó Simón de primera. BOTAFOGO …

River Plate supera a Talleres en el retorno de Gallardo a la Copa Libertadores
5 months ago

River Plate supera a Talleres en el retorno de Gallardo a la Copa Libertadores

Associated Press  

BOGOTÁ — Un gol del chileno Paulo Díaz a cuatro minutos del final le permitió a River Plate vencer el miércoles 1-0 como visitante a Talleres de Córdoba en el partido de ida de los octavos de final de la Copa Libertadores. En el estadio Mario Alberto Kempes de Córdoba, River Plate se impuso con un cabezazo de Díaz a …

Gremio remonta ante Fluminense en inicio de octavos de final de Libertadores
5 months ago

Gremio remonta ante Fluminense en inicio de octavos de final de Libertadores

Associated Press  

BOGOTÁ — Con dos goles del lateral Reinaldo da Silva en tres minutos, Gremio venció el martes 2-1 a Fluminense en el partido que abrió la ronda de octavos de final de la Copa Libertadores. El Tricolor reaccionó tras encajar un tanto de Lima poco antes de cumplirse una hora del encuentro y remontó con los goles de Reinaldo en …

Gremio supera a Huachipato y consigue último cupo a octavos de Libertadores
7 months, 1 week ago

Gremio supera a Huachipato y consigue último cupo a octavos de Libertadores

Associated Press  

Con un tempranero gol de Diego Costa, Gremio derrotó el martes 1-0 a Huachipato y clasificó a octavos de final de la Copa Libertadores. En un partido de la cuarta fecha del Grupo C, que debió ser reprogramado por las inundaciones que sufrió la ciudad de Porto Alegre, el “Tricolor” consiguió su tercer triunfo consecutivo y se convirtió en el …

Endrick se despide de Palmeiras con empate ante San Lorenzo en Libertadores
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Endrick se despide de Palmeiras con empate ante San Lorenzo en Libertadores

Associated Press  

BOGOTÁ — Palmeiras brindó el jueves un cálido adiós a su joven figura Endrick en el empate 0-0 ante San Lorenzo, que se unió a la fiesta al asegurar su clasificación a octavos de final de la Copa Libertadores. Endrick, que cumplirá 18 años en julio, jugó su último partido con el “Verdao” antes de unirse a la selección brasileña …

Gremio sigue con vida en Libertadores tras golear a The Strongest
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Gremio sigue con vida en Libertadores tras golear a The Strongest

Associated Press  

BOGOTÁ — Después de un mes de inactividad por las severas inundaciones en Porto Alegre, Gremio le dio una alegría a sus aficionados. Debido a la tragedia climatológica que anegó la Arena de Gremio, el “Tricolor” se vio obligado a jugar como anfitrión en el estadio Couto Pereira de Curitiba, donde tuvo el respaldo de 23.000 hinchas. Santiago Ascacíbar anotó …

River supera a Libertad y clasifica a octavos de Libertadores y al Mundial de Clubes
8 months ago

River supera a Libertad y clasifica a octavos de Libertadores y al Mundial de Clubes

Associated Press  

BOGOTÁ — Sólo tres días después de los reproches, los aplausos y las ovaciones volvieron al estadio Más Monumental de Buenos Aires. A 72 horas de los silbidos contra el timonel de los “millonarios”, que llegaron antes de la goleada a Central Córdoba por 3-0 en el inicio de la liga argentina, la jornada empezó con visos de reconciliación y …

Nacional rescata empate y posterga clasificación de River Plate en Libertadores
8 months, 1 week ago

Nacional rescata empate y posterga clasificación de River Plate en Libertadores

Associated Press  

BOGOTÁ — Dos goles de Gonzalo Carneiro en el segundo tiempo le permitieron a Nacional igualar el martes 2-2 con River Plate, cuya clasificación se pospuso al menos en el Grupo H de la Copa Libertadores. En un vibrante partido de la cuarta fecha disputado en el Gran Parque Central de Montevideo, River se adelantó con dos anotaciones en el …

Wounded Barca faces Madrid in Copa Clasico semis at critical moment
1 year, 10 months ago

Wounded Barca faces Madrid in Copa Clasico semis at critical moment

The Hindu  

A wounded Barcelona faces Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinal first leg on Thursday, hunting for a Clasico win to make coach Xavi Hernandez’s gamble at a critical moment of the season pay off. “We have to change our mindset if we want to win the league and the cup,” warned Xavi after El Bilal Toure’s goal inflicted …

Copa Libertadores set to be 3rd straight all-Brazil final
2 years, 4 months ago

Copa Libertadores set to be 3rd straight all-Brazil final

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — The Copa Libertadores final is set to be an all-Brazilian affair for the third year in a row after this week’s first leg of the semifinals. Palmeiras lost 1-0 to Athletico Paranaense but the defending champions are still the favorite to advance for a likely rematch of last year’s final on Oct. 29 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. It …

Brazil has 3 teams in Copa Libertadores semifinals
2 years, 5 months ago

Brazil has 3 teams in Copa Libertadores semifinals

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazilian teams are once again dominating the Copa Libertadores and have secured three spots in this year’s semifinals of South America’s top club soccer competition. Argentina’s Velez beat Talleres in both legs to secure its place among the last four with a 4-2 aggregate win. The Copa Sudamericana, the second most prestigious tournament in the region, will …

Copa Libertadores: River Plate and Boca Juniors Crash Out in Round of 16
2 years, 6 months ago

Copa Libertadores: River Plate and Boca Juniors Crash Out in Round of 16

News 18  

Argentinian football giants River Plate and Boca Juniors are out of this season’s Copa Libertadores despite being favourites in their round-of-16 matches. River was knocked out on Wednesday at the Monumental de Nunez Stadium after a goalless draw with local rival Velez Sarsfield, the winners of last week’s first leg 1-0. Flamengo beat Colombia’s Tolima 7-1 at the Maracanã Stadium …

Peru Calls off Copa Libertadores Match, Then Allows it
2 years, 9 months ago

Peru Calls off Copa Libertadores Match, Then Allows it

News 18  

Peru’s government allowed a Copa Libertadores match to proceed on Tuesday shortly after it had called it off amid protests over rising fuel and food prices. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP President Pedro Castillo announced the decision to end a curfew in the capital Lima as local media debated his administration’s decision …

Deyverson Grabs Winner as Palmeiras Retain Copa Libertadores Title
3 years, 1 month ago

Deyverson Grabs Winner as Palmeiras Retain Copa Libertadores Title

News 18  

Deyverson scored an extra-time winner as reigning champions Palmeiras retained the Copa Libertadores on Saturday with a 2-1 victory over Flamengo in an all-Brazilian final in Montevideo. On-loan Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira committed a horrible mistake in the 95th minute to allow Deyverson to run through and earn Palmeiras the biggest club title in South American football for the …

Palmeiras wins Copa Libertadores with Deyverson extra-time goal
3 years, 1 month ago

Palmeiras wins Copa Libertadores with Deyverson extra-time goal

The Hindu  

Palmeiras won the Copa Libertadores for the second year in a row when an extra-time goal from Deyverson gave it a 2-1 win over Flamengo in an absorbing all-Brazilian final on Saturday. Raphael Veiga put Palmeiras ahead after five minutes when he side-footed home a cross from the right but Gabriel Barbosa equalised for Flamengo with 18 minutes remaining. However, …

Palmeiras retain Copa Libertadores after extra-time win over Flamengo
3 years, 1 month ago

Palmeiras retain Copa Libertadores after extra-time win over Flamengo

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Palmeiras won the Copa Libertadores for the second …

Palmeiras retains Copa Libertadores title after extra time
3 years, 1 month ago

Palmeiras retains Copa Libertadores title after extra time

Associated Press  

Palmeiras successfully defended the Copa Libertadores title after beating Flamengo 2-1 in an all-Brazilian final that went to extra time on Saturday. Boca Juniors won in 2000 and ’01, the first of those titles against Palmeiras in the final prevented the Brazilian side from retaining its first Copa title. Barbosa scored both Flamengo goals in the 2-1 final win against …

Palmeiras vs Flamengo live stream information and how to watch Copa Libertadores final online and on TV tonight
3 years, 1 month ago

Palmeiras vs Flamengo live stream information and how to watch Copa Libertadores final online and on TV tonight

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With last year’s edition of the seismic South American tournament disrupted by …

Is Palmeiras vs Flamengo on TV tonight? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Copa Libertadores final
3 years, 1 month ago

Is Palmeiras vs Flamengo on TV tonight? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Copa Libertadores final

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Palmeiras will seek to make it back-to-back Copa …

Copa Libertadores final shows off Brazil dominance
3 years, 1 month ago

Copa Libertadores final shows off Brazil dominance

Associated Press  

Brazilian clubs’ domination of South American soccer is underscored by the Copa Libertadores final between Flamengo and Palmeiras on Saturday in Montevideo. Whoever it is will put Brazil closer to Argentina in the tally of Copa Libertadores champions; 21 against Argentina’s 25, with many of the Argentine titles lifted early in the tournament’s history at a time when Brazilian clubs …

Brazil’s Flamengo, Palmeiras to play Copa Libertadores final
3 years, 3 months ago

Brazil’s Flamengo, Palmeiras to play Copa Libertadores final

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Two goals from Bruno Henrique set up an all-Brazilian final for this year’s edition of Copa Libertadores featuring the two latest winners of the tournament. Flamengo beat Ecuador’s Barcelona 2-0 in Guayaquil on Wednesday and will face local rival Palmeiras at the Nov. 27 final at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo. Flamengo beat Argentina’s River Plate 2-1 …

Reigning Champions Palmeiras Qualify for Copa Libertadores Final
3 years, 3 months ago

Reigning Champions Palmeiras Qualify for Copa Libertadores Final

News 18  

Reigning champions Palmeiras reached the final of the Copa Libertadores on the away goals rule on Tuesday following a 1-1 draw at fellow Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro. After a 0-0 draw in the first leg, the teams played out a turgid first half in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday but the game sparked to life early in the second period when …

Brazil’s Palmeiras advances to Copa Libertadores final again
3 years, 3 months ago

Brazil’s Palmeiras advances to Copa Libertadores final again

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Brazil’s Palmeiras advanced to the Copa Libertadores final on away goals on Tuesday after a 1-1 draw at Atlético Mineiro. Defending Copa Libertadores champions Palmeiras will seek its third title in history against Brazil’s Flamengo or Ecuador’s Barcelona. The Copa Libertadores final will be played on Nov. 27 at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo. Palmeiras secured its …

Ecuador’s Barcelona joins 3 Brazilian clubs in Copa semis
3 years, 4 months ago

Ecuador’s Barcelona joins 3 Brazilian clubs in Copa semis

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Barcelona of Ecuador advanced to the Copa Libertadores semifinals by the narrowest of margins to prevent a complete Brazilian domination of the final four. The Ecuadorian club advanced on away goals after a 1-1 home draw with Brazil’s Fluminense on Thursday following a 2-2 draw last week in Rio de Janeiro. Flamengo, Palmeiras and Atlético Mineiro had …

Copa Libertadores group stage match between Atletico Mineiro, America de Cali played amid tear gas
3 years, 8 months ago

Copa Libertadores group stage match between Atletico Mineiro, America de Cali played amid tear gas

Firstpost  

While Brazilian visitors Atlético Mineiro were winning at América de Cali 3-1, the match was interrupted eight times, as sirens and explosions echoed outside Romelio Martinez Stadium in Barranquilla late on Thursday. Players breathed in tear gas during a Copa Libertadores group stage match in Colombia where they were unwittingly caught up in protests against the country’s government. That is …

Uruguay chosen to host Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana finals
3 years, 8 months ago

Uruguay chosen to host Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana finals

The Hindu  

Uruguay has been chosen to host the finals of South America’s two premier club competitions this year because of its advanced COVID-19 vaccination program, the South American Football Confederation said on Thursday. The Copa Libertadores, the continent’s equivalent of the Champions League, will be held at Montevideo's Centenario stadium on November 20, while the Copa Sudamericana, much like the Europa …

What Coronavirus? Palmeiras Fans Gather To Celebrate Copa Libertadores Win
3 years, 11 months ago

What Coronavirus? Palmeiras Fans Gather To Celebrate Copa Libertadores Win

News 18  

Thousands of Palmeiras fans ignored social distancing rules to gather at different points across Sao Paulo on Saturday night to celebrate their team’s victory in the Copa Libertadores. The Copa Libertadores is South America’s equivalent of the Champions League and the result at Rio’s Maracana stadium was greeted with delirious celebrations back in Palmeiras’ home city of Sao Paulo. “Palmeiras …

Un Maracaná vacío recibe final brasileña de la Libertadores
3 years, 11 months ago

Un Maracaná vacío recibe final brasileña de la Libertadores

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Los futbolistas sudamericanos han alcanzado la cima del fútbol europeo en años recientes y ahora los técnicos europeos están haciendo lo mismo en Sudamérica. “Siento que tenemos todas las condiciones para ganar”, dijo Ferreira, el timonel de 42 años que asumió las riendas del equipo en noviembre. Clave en Santos será el aporte del venezolano Yeferson Soteldo, …

Empty Maracana to Host All-Brazilian Copa Libertadores Final
3 years, 11 months ago

Empty Maracana to Host All-Brazilian Copa Libertadores Final

News 18  

South American players have often reached the heights of European soccer in recent years, and European coaches are now doing the same in South America. He will lead Palmeiras against Santos on Saturday in an all-Brazilian and all-Sao Paulo final at an empty Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. “That is why I crossed the Atlantic to be here, in …

Copa Libertadores: Palmeiras Enter Final Despite 2nd-leg Loss Against River Plate
4 years ago

Copa Libertadores: Palmeiras Enter Final Despite 2nd-leg Loss Against River Plate

News 18  

Brazils Palmeiras has advanced to the Copa Libertadores final despite losing 2-0 to Argentinian soccer power River Plate on Tuesday in the second leg of the semifinal. Palmeiras opponent in the Jan. 30 final at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro will be local rivals Santos or Boca Juniors, who play Wednesday in the second leg after the first …

River Plate and Boca Juniors Stopped in 1st Leg of Copa Libertadores Semi-final
4 years ago

River Plate and Boca Juniors Stopped in 1st Leg of Copa Libertadores Semi-final

News 18  

Argentinian archrivals River Plate and Boca Juniors failed to beat their Brazilian opponents in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals and are now in danger of missing the Jan. 30 decider at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Six-time champion Boca, which hasn’t won the South American title since 2007, had a 0-0 draw with Santos on …

Copa Libertadores Final to be Played Behind Closed Doors on January 30
4 years ago

Copa Libertadores Final to be Played Behind Closed Doors on January 30

News 18  

The Copa Libertadores final at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Maracana stadium will be played behind closed doors because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the South American Football Confederation has announced. The decision follows discussions involving representatives of CONMEBOL, the Brazilian Football Confederation and local health authorities, reports Xinhua news agency. Scheduled for January 30, the Copa Libertadores final is considered the …

Copa Libertadores Champion Flamengo Trashed 5-0 by Independiente del Valle At Restart
4 years, 3 months ago

Copa Libertadores Champion Flamengo Trashed 5-0 by Independiente del Valle At Restart

News 18  

Defending Copa Libertadores champion Flamengo of Brazil was trashed 5-0 at Ecuador’s Independiente del Valle on Thursday in their first match in the tournament in six months. Flamengo, which has struggled since the departure of coach Jorge Jesus to Benfica in July, also saw defender Gustavo Henrique be sent off in the dying seconds of the match in Quito. Enzo …

Venezuelan team Estudiantes wins, with help of coach 8,000 km away
4 years, 3 months ago

Venezuelan team Estudiantes wins, with help of coach 8,000 km away

The Hindu  

Venezuelan side Estudiantes came back from 2-0 down to beat Alianza Lima 3-2 in the restarted Copa Libertadores on Wednesday - with the help of a coach who was directing play 8,000 km away by phone. READ | Brignani saw his side concede two goals in the first 10 minutes of the second half but Estudiantes roared back to score …

Copa Libertadores returns but not all clubs are happy
4 years, 4 months ago

Copa Libertadores returns but not all clubs are happy

The Hindu  

Copa Libertadores, South American football's premier club competition, kicks off this week after a six-month hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic but the restart has caused complaints and consternation in a region where the sport is not yet fully up and running. A total of 32 teams from 10 countries will play matches in the Copa Libertadores on Tuesday, Wednesday …

Copa Libertadores to restart in September
4 years, 6 months ago

Copa Libertadores to restart in September

The Hindu  

South America's premier club competition the Copa Libertadores will restart in September after a hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the South American Football Confederation said on Friday. The 32 teams involved in the region's version of the Champions League can resume their games from Sept. 15 behind closed doors. The Copa Sudamericana, the continent's second tier tournament equivalent to …

Copa Libertadores champion Flamengo claims 1st Recopa Sudamericana
4 years, 10 months ago

Copa Libertadores champion Flamengo claims 1st Recopa Sudamericana

The Hindu  

Copa Libertadores and Brazilian champion Flamengo added the Recopa Sudamericana to its collection after easing past Independiente del Valle 3-0. Following last week's 2-2 draw away to Independiente, 10-man Flamengo triumphed 5-2 on aggregate thanks to Gabriel 'Gabigol' Barbosa and two-goal hero Gerson. READ | After winning a second Libertadores title and first since 1981 in November, Flamengo was crowned …

Court of Arbitration for Sport rejects Boca Juniors' appeal
4 years, 11 months ago

Court of Arbitration for Sport rejects Boca Juniors' appeal

The Hindu  

River Plate has retained its 2018 Copa Libertadores title after arch-rival Boca Juniors' appeal to have it disqualified was turned down by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. However, CAS declared that punishment would have been too harsh and instead ordered Marcelo Gallardo's team to play its next two Libertadores home games behind closed doors. A statement read: "The CAS …

River Plate confirmed as 2018 Copa Libertadores champions after ruling from Court of Arbitration for Sport
4 years, 11 months ago

River Plate confirmed as 2018 Copa Libertadores champions after ruling from Court of Arbitration for Sport

Firstpost  

The court dismissed an appeal request by River Plate’s rivals Boca Juniors to be awarded the title because of the crowd violence which stopped the scheduled second-leg game from being played in Buenos Aires in November 2018 Lausanne: River Plate were finally confirmed as the 2018 Copa Libertadores champions by a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport on …

Copa Libertadores: Flamengo lift continental title with last-gasp win over River Plate
5 years, 1 month ago

Copa Libertadores: Flamengo lift continental title with last-gasp win over River Plate

Firstpost  

Brazilian club Flamengo won the Copa Libertadores in the most dramatic fashion as they came from behind to beat defending champions River Plate 2-1 with two late goals from Gabriel Barbosa. Lima: Brazilian club Flamengo won the Copa Libertadores in the most dramatic fashion as they came from behind to beat defending champions River Plate 2-1 with two late goals …

Flamengo stuns River Plate to win first Copa Libertadores since 1981
5 years, 1 month ago

Flamengo stuns River Plate to win first Copa Libertadores since 1981

The Hindu  

Flamengo became champion of South America on Saturday as two goals in three minutes from Gabriel Barbosa snatched a 2-1 win over River Plate in the Copa Libertadores final. Marcelo Gallardo's men, bidding to become the first team to win back-to-back titles since Boca Juniors in 2001, had the game largely under control until Gabriel levelled in the 89th minute. …

Copa Libertadores Final Preview: River Plate vs Flamengo highlights the socio-economic fault lines that run through South American football
5 years, 1 month ago

Copa Libertadores Final Preview: River Plate vs Flamengo highlights the socio-economic fault lines that run through South American football

Firstpost  

River Plate can become the first team to win two-in-a-row since 2001 and Flamengo want to emulate Zico’s team of the 80’s. Lima: Football is South America’s number one pastime embedded in an atmosphere of unchecked passion and emotion, but, continental and universal fascination aside, the game runs along a lot of socio-economic fault lines as well. The two finalists …

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