Botafogo reaches first Copa Libertadores final
Botafogo advanced to its first Copa Libertadores final on Wednesday despite a 3-1 loss against Peñarol in Montevideo.
200 Peñarol fans detained after clashes in Rio
More than 200 supporters of Uruguayan club Penarol were detained Wednesday after clashing with law enforcement ahead of their team's Copa Libertadores semifinal match against Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro police said.
Flamengo out of Copa Lib after upset by Peñarol
Peñarol had a 0-0 draw at home against Brazil´s Flamengo on Thursday to secure a spot in the Copa Libertadores semifinals for the first time in 13 years.
Madrid learn schedule for 1st Intercontinental Cup
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Nacional defender Izquierdo, 27, dies in hospital
Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo, who collapsed on the pitch after suffering an irregular heartbeat last week, has died, his Uruguayan club said on Tuesday.
Juan Izquierdo in critical condition after collapse
Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo remains in critical condition in a Brazilian hospital after collapsing during a Copa Libertadores match last week.
Uruguay suspends league with Izquierdo in ICU
Uruguay has halted all football matches this weekend due to the situation surrounding Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo, who is currently hospitalized after collapsing on Thursday night during a Copa Libertadores match.
Izquierdo hospitalized after collapsing on pitch
Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo was rushed to the hospital after collapsing on the pitch due to an irregular heartbeat during the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 match against São Paulo on Thursday.
Gallardo returns to River for Libertadores 'dream'
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John Kennedy wins Fluminense 1st Libertadores
John Kennedy, a 21-year-old striker with many ups and downs in his short career, scored the winning goal on Saturday to give Brazil's Fluminense their maiden Copa Libertadores title against Boca Juniors.
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Fluminense claimed their first-ever Copa Libertadores title after a thrilling and fiery 2-1 victory in extra time over Boca Juniors.
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Fans brawl on Copacabana beach ahead of final
CONMEBOL has called for "peace and harmony" after a brawl between fans at Copacabana beach ahead of Saturday's Copa Libertadores final.
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CONMEBOL Libertadores Ladder
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluminense | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 14 |
| Colo Colo | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| Cerro Porteño | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| Alianza Lima | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| São Paulo | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 13 |
| Talleres (Córdoba) | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| Barcelona SC | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 6 |
| Cobresal | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -8 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| The Strongest | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| Grêmio | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| Huachipato | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
| Estudiantes de La Plata | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 5 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Atlético Junior | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +3 | 10 |
| Botafogo | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| Liga de Quito | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Universitario | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 5 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Bolívar | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| Flamengo | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +7 | 10 |
| Palestino | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 7 |
| Millonarios | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Palmeiras | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +9 | 14 |
| San Lorenzo | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Independiente del Valle | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| Liverpool | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -8 | 4 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Atlético-MG | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +8 | 15 |
| Peñarol | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +7 | 12 |
| Rosario Central | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 7 |
| Caracas FC | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -16 | 1 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| River Plate | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +9 | 16 |
| Nacional | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| Libertad | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| Deportivo Táchira | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -9 | 1 |