Marcelo: Libertadores title means more than UCL
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.
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.
Fluminense claimed their first-ever Copa Libertadores title after a thrilling and fiery 2-1 victory in extra time over Boca Juniors.
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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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.
How far would you walk to see your team play in a cup final? We'll bet it's not as far as Boca Juniors supporter Leandro Fortunato.
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.
Boca Juniors' blend of experience and youth are all that stands between yet another Brazilian winner in the Copa Libertadores.
A U.S. judge has thrown out the convictions of a former Fox executive and an Argentine sports marketing company for attempting to bribe soccer officials in exchange for lucrative broadcasting contracts.
Fernando Diniz, the Fluminense coach whose also in charge of Brazil, has become a hero of football hipsters all over the globe
As Fernando Diniz prepares Brazil for the World Cup qualifiers, he will hope to have Fluminense on the cusp of Libertadores glory.
Lionel Messi jugó poco, pero volvió a ser clave en el triunfo del Inter Miami sobre New York Red Bulls en la Gran Manzana. La Máquina estrenó triunfo mientras Chivas pierde y el América apenas empata. La Copa libertadores elige esta semana a sus cuatro semifinalistas y un cierre de mercado en Europa que pondráfin a algunas novellas que parecen interminables.
Flamengo and River Plate are out of the Libertadores, but Athletico's exit could have transfer implications for Barcelona and Inter Milan.
Fluminense's former Brazil international Marcelo has been handed a three-match ban by CONMEBOL after his lunge at Argentinos Juniors' Luciano Sanchez left the defender with a horrific injury.
Argentinos Juniors defender Luciano Sanchez was left with a broken leg after an accidental stomp from veteran Fluminense left-back Marcelo during a Copa Libertadores match in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.
Flamengo are still considered the faves to win the Copa Libertadores but dressing room drama involving a star player and an assistant coach could derail things.
On the cusp of winning the league title with River Plate, Martin Demichelis is the latest in line to be one of the top managerial minds from Argentina.
Brazil's Copa Libertadores dominance is unprecedented. If it continues, South American clubs may look to rivals from the north for competition.
The burning question is whether the Brazilian domination can be stopped at the Copa Libertadores. Look for Boca Juniors to be in the best position to do it.
The final of the Copa Libertadores is not until early November. But after group stage struggles, for the Buenos Aires giants it comes on Wednesday.
Brazilian youngster Vitor Roque and Argentine playmaker Ezequiel Fernandez are among those players impressing at the Copa Libertadores.
Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Racing Club | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 13 |
Flamengo | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 11 |
Ñublense | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -7 | 5 |
Aucas | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 4 |
Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Internacional | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +4 | 12 |
Nacional | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 11 |
Independiente Medellín | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
Metropolitanos FC | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -7 | 0 |
Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Palmeiras | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +10 | 15 |
Bolívar | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +4 | 12 |
Barcelona SC | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -5 | 4 |
Cerro Porteño | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -9 | 4 |
Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Fluminense | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 10 |
River Plate | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
Sporting Cristal | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
The Strongest | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -2 | 6 |
Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Independiente del Valle | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +5 | 12 |
Argentinos Juniors | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 11 |
Corinthians | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 7 |
Liverpool | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -8 | 4 |
Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Boca Juniors | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 13 |
Deportivo Pereira | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
Colo Colo | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 6 |
Monagas SC | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 5 |
Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Athletico-PR | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 13 |
Atlético-MG | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
Libertad | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
Alianza Lima | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 4 |
Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Olimpia | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +9 | 14 |
Atlético Nacional | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
Patronato | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -5 | 6 |
Melgar | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 4 |