Can Boca climb back into race to be among South America's best?
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.
River Plate's Copa Libertadores hopes already look doomed. How did it happen?
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.
Brazil's Vitor Roque among the next Copa Libertadores stars who'll soon be in Europe
Brazilian youngster Vitor Roque and Argentine playmaker Ezequiel Fernandez are among those players impressing at the Copa Libertadores.
Marcelo Gallardo left River Plate a legend. Will 'Napoleon' get a chance in Europe?
Marcelo Gallardo is a rare example of a coach who stayed with a club for a long time. Can his success at River Plate now lead to Europe?
Expect sparks to fly at Copa Libertadores with Sampaoli in charge at Flamengo
Jorge Sampaoli was hastly brought in to steer defending Libertadores champions Flamengo back into the right direction.
Boca Juniors appoint former Elche boss Almiron
Boca Juniors have named Jorge Almiron as their new coach following the departure of Hugo Ibarra, the club said on Monday.
Copa Libertadores group stage kicks off and Brazilian clubs aim to dominate once more
The Brazilian sides have been the main force in the Copa Libertadores in recent years, so can a upstart club from anywhere else make a run?
Libertadores minnows look to limit Brazil's biggest clubs
The past three Copa Libertadores finals have been all-Brazilian affairs, so the rest of South America has learned to limit their impressive attacks.
Split verdict for ex-Fox execs in FIFA bribery case
One former Fox executive was convicted, and another acquitted, of paying bribes to nab broadcasting rights to the World Cup and other top events.
As Real Madrid win Club World Cup, Flamengo's run exposes certain hard truths
There is much to celebrate about South American football but Flamengo's Club World Cup run shows there is a limit to even the most powerful sides.
Palmeiras takes Supercopa do Brasil over Flamengo in clash of South America's top sides
The top sides in Brazil (and in South America) played a thrilling match on Saturday, with Palmeiras beating Flamengo for the Supercopa do Brasil.
'Gabigol' leads Flamengo to 3rd Copa Lib title
Flamengo marched unbeaten to a third Copa Libertadores title after topping Athletico-PR 1-0 in the all-Brazilian final on Saturday.
Flamengo showed their dominance in clinching Copa Libertadores title
And so the final of the Copa Libertadores went to form. In the all-Brazilian decider, Flamengo beat Athletico Paranaense.
Flamengo look to race past Athletico in all-Brazilian Libertadores final
Athletico Paranaense will hope to smother Flamengo but expect the Rio giants to win their third Libertadores crown.
Flamengo ensure all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final
Second-half substitute Marinho scored the winner for Flamengo on Wednesday and, in turn, showed why the Rio giants are Copa Libertadores favourites.
Athletico Paranaense's dream Copa Libertadores run continues
Athletico Paranaense played their Copa Libertadores semifinal against defending champions Palmeiras to perfection.
Can Athletico Paranaense break the stranglehold Palmeiras, Flamengo have on the Libertadores?
Luiz Felipe Scolari has masterminded Athletico Paranaense's march to the Copa Libertadores semis. Can he take them one step further?
Copa Libertadores semifinals: Flamengo in control but Palmeiras at disadvantage
Flamengo are surely on their way to the Copa Libertadores final once again but their foe -- either Athletico PR or Palmeiras -- is still unknown.
Only Velez stand in the way of another all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final
Velez Sarsfield sit 27th in Argentina's Primera Division, yet they're the only non-Brazilian side remaining in the Copa Libertadores' final four.
Palmeiras-Flamengo grudge match provides preview of likely Copa Libertadores final
Like big name boxers, both Palmeiras and Flamengo were able to raise their arms and claim a kind of victory in their 1-1 draw in league action.
Brazil's domination of Copa Liberatores continues
It is all Brazil and Argentina in the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores, and the odds are on a third consecutive all-Brazilian final.
Flamengo looking strong as race for Libertadores semis takes shape
With the Libertadores quarterfinal first legs complete, it's Brazil giants Flamengo who look most likely to have booked their place in the semis.
Brazil's big clubs take aim at marquee names during transfer window
With the mid-year transfer window open, Brazilian sides are providing places for veteran talent to make one final push for playing time.
Boca's Copa Libertadores heartbreak, River Plate's struggles ensures Brazilian giants' dominance
Five Brazilian teams are left to fight for the Copa Libertadores title, along with three Argentines -- but River and Boca are not among them.
Libertadores providing drama galore, but the big clubs cruising toward quarterfinals
South America's biggest showcase is back in action as traditional clubs battle to reach the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.
CONMEBOL Libertadores Table
| 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 |