Argentina's Boca Juniors progressed to the Copa Libertadores semifinals on Thursday with a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Nacional of Uruguay.
After a 1-1 draw in last week's quarterfinal first leg in Montevideo, the visitors went ahead in the 21st minute at the Bombonera stadium via a Daniel Diaz own goal.
Cristian Pavon equalized in the 73rd minute, butRead more
Colombia's Atletico Nacional recovered from a 2-0 deficit to clinch a Copa Libertadores semifinal berth with a dramatic 3-2 aggregate victory over Rosario Central on Thursday.
Having lost last week's first leg in Argentina 1-0, Atletico went further behind at their Atanasio Girardot stadium when Marco Ruben converted from the penalty spot after a Jonathan Copete handball.
Macnelly Torres pulledRead more
Italy international striker Dani Osvaldo has been sacked by Boca Juniors after being caught smoking in the dressing room after a Copa Libertadores match.
The Argentina-born 30-year-old, who has been capped 14 times for Italy, was introduced as a late substitute in the Buenos Aires outfit's 1-1 draw with Uruguay's Nacional in Thursday's quarterfinal first leg.
After the match inRead more
Former Uruguay international captain Diego Lugano is on track to return from injury for Sao Paulo's Copa Libertadores quarterfinal second leg against Atletico Mineiro.
The 35-year-old has not played since tearing his left hamstring on April 17.
He returned to training on Saturday, although he took part only in light ball work away from the main group.
The Folha deRead more
Carlos Tevez scored his fifth goal in eight matches as six-time champions Boca Juniors advanced to the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals with a 3-1 victory over Cerro Porteno on Thursday.
The result at Boca's Bombonera stadium gave the Argentine outfit a 5-2 aggregate victory in the two-legged round of 16 clash.
Tevez opened the scoring in the fourth minute before CristianRead more
An Alejandro Guerra brace ensured Atletico Nacional advanced to the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals with 4-2 victory over 10-man Huracan here on Wednesday.
The result gave the Colombian side a 4-2 aggregate victory after a goalless draw in last week's round of 16 first leg in Buenos Aires.
Victor Ibarbo gave the hosts the lead at the Atanasio Girardot stadium beforeRead more
The Copa Libertadores could become a year-long competition with a single final under plans unveiled by South American football's top official.
Alejandro Dominguez, the president of South American football governing body CONMEBOL, said talks were underway to expand the competition beyond its current six-month format and scrap the two-legged final system.
The move would replicate the successful model used forRead more
A first-half goal from Marco Ruben was enough to give Rosario Central a 1-0 away victory over Gremio in their Copa Libertadores round of 16 first leg on Wednesday.
Ruben capitalized on hesitant Gremio defending by pouncing on German Herrera's chest-down before rifling the ball past goalkeeper Marcelo Grohe with an unstoppable first-time finish.
The result at Gremio Arena inRead more