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.
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.
The first edition of the annual FIFA Intercontinental Cup for club teams from around the world will have five matches, with European Champions League winners Real Madrid to play in the final on Dec. 18 in Doha, the world soccer body said on Friday.
Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo, who collapsed on the pitch after suffering an irregular heartbeat last week, has died, his Uruguayan club said on Tuesday.
Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo remains in critical condition in a Brazilian hospital after collapsing during a Copa Libertadores match last week.
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.
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.
River Plate will try to win the Copa Libertadores again because "it is everyone's dream," coach Marcelo Gallardo said on Monday on his return to the South American giants.
Brazil's teenage prodigy Endrick broke down in tears as he stepped out to play his last match for his lifelong club Palmeiras on Thursday, with fans serenading him while they held up a giant flag with his image and the words "See you soon".
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Manchester City have sought to play down suggestions they could take Fluminense lightly in the Club World Cup final because of the Brazilian side's reliance on a core of ageing players.
Marcelo has said that winning the Copa Libertadores with Fluminense is more "important" to him than the five Champions League trophies he won with Real Madrid.
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.
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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CONMEBOL has called for "peace and harmony" after a brawl between fans at Copacabana beach ahead of Saturday's Copa Libertadores final.
With former European stars on both sides, a win for either Boca Juniors or Fluminense in Saturday's Copa Libertadores final will make history.
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Sergio Romero did it again. Argentine giants Boca Juniors drew all six of their knockout games in the Copa Libertadores, and the goalkeeper came up big in the penalty shootout in all three two-legged ties.
After the Copa Libertadores semifinal first legs, Palmeiras vs. Boca and Fluminense vs. Internacional,both games are all square and well poised.
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 |