Brazil-Argentina dominance continues in Copa Libertadores
Only one representative of the big two (Argentina and Brazil) failed to make the round of 16: last year's runners up Santos of Brazil.
2021 Schedule
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2021 Schedule
1-0-1, 6th in Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol
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Boca Juniors, River Plate sweating as Copa Libertadores group stage concludes
Nine clubs are into the knock-out stage of the Copa Libertadores. But Boca Juniors and River Plate are among those that still need a result.
Keeper-less River secure memorable Copa Libertadores win
Ravaged by the coronavirus, River Plate had no substitutes or a specialist keeper available on Wednesday -- yet they still managed to win.
COVID chaos: River have 10 fit for Copa, no GKs
River Plate will be forced to use an outfield player in goal for their next Copa Libertadores tie after a request to name two reservists was denied.
River's fifth-choice keeper Diaz comes close to debut miracle
Like a scene from a film, 5th-choice keeper Leonardo Diaz found himself playing for River against rivals Boca -- and the match went to a shootout.
Fifth-choice GK can't save COVID-hit River in loss to Boca
Boca Juniors overcame arch-rivals River Plate on Sunday, despite the heroics of River's fifth-choice goalkeeper who made his debut.
No Copa Lib 2021 final in Brazil or Argentina
Montevideo will host the finals of the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana tournaments in November.
Tear gas wreaks havoc in Libertadores match
Players and staff were left rubbing their eyes after police fired tear gas at protesters ahead of Wednesday's Libertadores match in Barranquilla.
Wonderkids of South America: Alvarez, Gabriel lead all-star list
The likes of Man Utd, Barcelona and Real Madrid are busy scouring South America trying to find the next Leo Messi. Here are the top young players.
Return of Boca vs. River eases pain of delayed World Cup qualifiers
South America's World Cup qualifiers are off for March, but a meeting of Argentine giants Boca and River should take away some of the sting.
Atlanta signs Argentina's Sosa from River Plate
Atlanta United FC has bolstered a week spot by signing defensive midfielder Santiago Sosa on a transfer from Argentina's River Plate club.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Argentina axes relegation for 2 years due to virus
Argentina declared its season over and said there will be no relegation for two seasons because of the disruption caused by the coronavirus.
Footballer to meet army over missing father
Colombia's new army chief wants to meet footballer Juan Quintero to discuss his father's disappearance more than 20 years ago.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Man City eye River Plate star Nicolas de la Cruz
Manchester City are ready to make a deal to bring River Plate star Nicolas de la Cruz over to the Etihad. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Flamengo win Copa Lib with 'Gabigol' heroics, River blunders
Two late goals and one red card later, Gabriel Barbosa helped Flamengo beat River Plate for their first Copa Libertadores win since 1981.
Flamengo beat River to win 1st Copa Lib since '81
Flamengo won the Copa Libertadores for the first time in 38 years as they beat defending champions River Plate 2-1 with two last-gasp goals.
Copa caper: Stadium equipment stolen pre-final
Lima police say more than 100 items of communications equipment have been stolen ahead of Saturday's Copa Libertadores final.
Copa Libertadores is Flamengo's to win but holders River Plate pose tricky challenge
This year's Copa Libertadores final between River Plate and Flamengo features two of the continent's best teams. Here's who can win it and why.
2021 Prim A Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanús | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| Patronato | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
| San Lorenzo | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| Independiente | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| River Plate | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| Estudiantes de La Plata | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| Newell's Old Boys | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Huracán | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Rosario Central | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Atlético Tucumán | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Aldosivi | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Colón (Santa Fe) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
| Gimnasia La Plata | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Banfield | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Boca Juniors | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Racing Club | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Arsenal de Sarandí | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Argentinos Juniors | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Platense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Central Córdoba (Santiago del Estero) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Vélez Sarsfield | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Unión (Santa Fe) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
| Talleres (Córdoba) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Defensa y Justicia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| Sarmiento (Junín) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 0 |
2021 Team LeadersArgentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsArgentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Goal Difference171st
Goals Scored312nd
Assists4Tied-1st
Goals Conceded14Tied-5th