Archive for the Category ‘Copa Libertadores’

Copa Libertadores: Once Caldas stun Sao Paulo

Copa Libertadores: Once Caldas stun Sao Paulo

Colombian outfit Once Caldas came from behind to defeat Sao Paulo of Brazil 2-1 in the Copa Libertadores group stage at the Palo Grande stadium in Manizales on Thursday. Once Caldas, who eliminated Sao Paulo in the semi-final stage before going on to lift the 2004 Copa Libertadores, moved to the top of Group 2 [...]

Copa Libertadores: Brazilian giants all win

Copa Libertadores: Brazilian giants all win

Brazilian clubs Cruzeiro, Corinthians and Flamengo all claimed victories in the group stage of the 2010 Copa Libertadores on Wednesday. Playing at home all three teams proved their superiority over difficult opponents who pushed them all the way. With Brazil´s top teams participating in the competition, it is very likely that the eventual winner of [...]

Copa Libertadores: Banfield triumph

Copa Libertadores: Banfield triumph

Argentine Apertura champions Banfield cruised to a comfortable 4-1 victory over Deportivo Cuenca of Ecuador in both team´s Copa Libertadores Group 6 encounter, which was played at 2,550 metres above sea level in Ecuador on Wednesday. Meanwhile, luck wasn´t on the side of another Argentine side, Lanus, who were beaten 2-0 by Universitario de Deportes [...]

Estudiantes & Nacional win on debut

Estudiantes & Nacional win on debut

Uruguayan champions Nacional defeated Deportivo Cuenca of Ecuador 3-2 in an action-packed Copa Libertadores Group 6 clash at the Parque Central stadium of Montevideo on Thursday. Nacional were pushed all the way by a dangerous Cuenca side, but they proved their superiority right at the end.
Nacional started the stronger of the two sides, however, the [...]

Editorial: 2010 Copa Libertadores preview

Editorial: 2010 Copa Libertadores preview

If one game on Tuesday night is any indication, the 51st edition of the Copa Libertadores — South America’s Champions League — will continue to provide drama and excitement fitting of a premier continental tournament. In one of the most dramatic matchups in recent memory, Universidad Católica ensured its place in the group stage of [...]

Copa Libertadores: Racing advance to group stage

Copa Libertadores: Racing advance to group stage

Racing of Montevideo advanced to the Group Stage of the 2010 Copa Libertadores after downing Colombian outfit Junior 2-0 at the Parque Central stadium on Thursday night. The Uruguayans came into the clash as the favourites after claiming a valuable 2-2 draw in Colombia last week, and made the most of their advantage with a [...]

Copa Libertadores: Week one round-up

Copa Libertadores: Week one round-up

The qualification round of the 2010 Copa Libertadores treated fans to a number of interesting results, which leaves all of the return legs wide open. With everything to play for all twelve teams which are participating know that they have great chances of advancing to the group stage of South America´s biggest club competition next [...]

Copa Libertadores: Chivas, San Luis begin in Round of 16

Copa Libertadores: Chivas, San Luis begin in Round of 16

CONMEBOL held on Friday the draw for the 51st edition of the Copa Libertadores at the Football Museum and Convention Centre in Luque, Paraguay.
The ceremony went ahead despite local tournaments still being in course to determine the qualified teams for the competition.
This edition will boost the number of participating teams from 38 to 40: [...]

Copa Libertadores: 2010 Draw made in Asuncion

Copa Libertadores: 2010 Draw made in Asuncion

The draw of the 2010 Copa Libertadores was made in Asuncion, Paraguay, on Friday with a number of special guests invited to the ceremony, including Juan Sebastian Veron, who captained Estudiantes de La Plata to the title this year. Veron was officially named the MVP of the previous tournament.
For the 51st edition of the tournament, [...]

Argentina: Veron wins 2009 Copa Libertadores MVP award

Argentina: Veron wins 2009 Copa Libertadores MVP award

Juan Sebastian Veron, the captain and standout performer of Estudiantes de La Plata, won the prize for being the most valuable player of the 2009 edition of the Copa Libertadores, which was won by his side. Estudiantes beat Cruzeiro in the final to win their fourth title after a long wait. La Brujita earned $30,000 [...]

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