Copa Libertadores: Long road ahead for minnows like Guarani, Uruguay's Liverpool
The long road toward the Copa Libertadores group stage begins this week, with teams from Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia beginning their campaigns.
Palmeiras make 1st appearance in Shaka's Power Rankings (1:48)
Pragmatic Palmeiras rewarded with Libertadores title
In such an overcrowded calendar, it is hardly a surprise that the Copa Libertadores has been won by Palmeiras: a team with a risk-free approach.
Palmeiras beat Santos in Copa Libertadores final
A goal eight minutes into stoppage time won Palmeiras the Copa Libertadores on Saturday as a Breno Lopes header earned a 1-0 win over Santos.
Santos once again put faith in youth ahead of Copa final
First Pele, then Robinho and then Neymar. The Copa Libertadores has given successive generations of Santos wonderkids a platform to shine.
Santos sets up all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final with win over Boca Juniors
Santos raced out the gate and knocked off Boca Juniors to set up an all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final against Palmeiras.
Santos beat Boca, will face Palmeiras in Copa final
Santos set up an all-Brazilian final in this season's Copa Libertadores when they defeated Boca Juniors to set up a final against Palmeiras.
Chaos reigns as River fall to Palmeiras in wild Copa semi
Down 3-0 on aggregate, River Plate nearly staged a historic Copa Libertadores comeback against Palmeiras -- but fell at the final hurdle.
Palmeiras into Copa Lib final despite River rally
River Plate beat Palmeiras 2-0 in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinal but it was not enough to overturn a 3-0 loss from the first leg.
River Plate have tricks up their sleeve to mount Copa Libertadores comeback
River Plate first the first leg of their Copa Libertadores semifinal 3-0 at Palmeiras, but don't rule out an epic comeback from the Argentine side.
Santos team bus stoned after semifinal draw
Brazilian club Santos have said their team bus was stoned after their draw with Boca Juniors in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinal.
Copa Libertadores: Santos-Boca Juniors first leg hardly worthy of Pele, Maradona
Santos and Boca Juniors played to a tense first-leg draw that lacked the expected flair of the anticipated 'Pele vs. Maradona' matchup.
Advantage Brazil as Palmeiras rock River in first leg
Ahead of Tuesday, there were doubts over whether River Plate could handle the pace, talent and aerial prowess of Palmeiras' attack. They couldn't.
Copa Libertadores semis: Boca, River Plate, Santos, Palmeiras provide rich storylines
Can Boca first get past Santos -- Pele's old club -- to possibly then gain revenge on River Plate, all while paying tribute to Diego Maradona?
'Pele vs. Maradona derby' as Boca face Santos in Copa Lib semis
Boca Juniors can still dream of winning the Copa Libertadores to honour the memory of Diego Maradona now that they have reached the semifinals.
Boca Juniors face tough test to set up 'Pele vs. Maradona' derby in Copa Libertadores semis
If Boca Juniors can overtake Racing, it sets up a mighty Copa Libertadores semifinal -- the Boca of Diego Maradona against the Santos of Pele.
Copa Libertadores is becoming as predictable as the Champions League
Brazilian and Argentine clubs are dominating the Copa Libertadores, reflecting the oligopoly of European football in the Champions League.
Boca's Copa dream remains intact after tense penalty shootout
Boca's Copa dream remains intact after tense penalty shootout.
Carlos Tevez, Boca Juniors eye Copa quarterfinal berth
Fate ensured that Carlos Tevez would score last week against Inter. But before planning a fairytale, Boca must finish off the wounded Brazilians.
Flamengo's centre-back problems exposed in Copa Libertadores exit
Reigning champions Flamengo have been knocked out of the Copa Libertadores because of an issue in defence that has plagued them all year.
Mourning Maradona, Argentina turns to Boca's Copa quest
The emotion engendered by Diego Maradona's death will now have to be channeled in Argentina, and one outlet could well be Boca's Copa campaign.
Copa Lib knockouts begin with COVID-19 dominating storylines
The last-16 of South America's club competition begins with last year's finalists Flamengo and River in the field and the coronavirus looming large.
Copa Libertadores group stage concludes with drama across South America
It was a night to remember for Jorge Wilstermann, who reached the last 16. Libertad also went through, but in less glorious fashion.
River Plate primed to overcome the odds to oust Sao Paulo from Copa Libertadores
Three into two don't go, and that's that River Plate and Sao Paulo are about to discover as the Copa Libertadores group stage moves toward climax.
Flamengo and COVID-19 in focus again as attention turns to World Cup qualifiers
Flamengo's game vs. Palmeiras cast an unforgiving light on the problems of organising football in the time of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lib Ladder
| COPA LIBERTADORES - GROUP A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamengo | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 15 |
| Independiente del Valle | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +6 | 12 |
| Atlético Junior | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 6 |
| Barcelona SC | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -8 | 3 |
| COPA LIBERTADORES - GROUP B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Palmeiras | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +15 | 16 |
| Guaranà | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 13 |
| BolÃvar | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -7 | 4 |
| Tigre | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -14 | 1 |
| COPA LIBERTADORES - GROUP C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Wilstermann | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 10 |
| Athletico-PR | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| Peñarol | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | +1 | 9 |
| Colo Colo | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| COPA LIBERTADORES - GROUP D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| River Plate | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +15 | 13 |
| Liga de Quito | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +4 | 12 |
| São Paulo | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 7 |
| Deportivo Binacional | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -22 | 3 |
| COPA LIBERTADORES - GROUP E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Grêmio | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 11 |
| Internacional | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 8 |
| Universidad Católica | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| América de Cali | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 6 |
| COPA LIBERTADORES - GROUP F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nacional | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 15 |
| Racing Club | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 15 |
| Estudiantes de Mérida | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 4 |
| Alianza Lima | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 1 |
| COPA LIBERTADORES - GROUP G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Santos | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 16 |
| DelfÃn | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| Defensa y Justicia | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -2 | 6 |
| Olimpia | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 5 |
| COPA LIBERTADORES - GROUP H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Boca Juniors | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +9 | 14 |
| Libertad | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| Caracas FC | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 7 |
| Independiente MedellÃn | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -2 | 6 |