Defensa y Justicia (Argentina) – Always Ready (Bolivia) Defensa y Justicia took their first step towards next round in the Copa Sudamericana, winning 1-0 away at Universidad Cesar Vallejo last week thanks to a goal from Yorman Zapata in the second half. On Saturday, coach Julio Vaccari fielded a mostly alternative XI but his …read more →
Barcelona (Ecuador) – Talleres (Argentina) Barcelona SC wasted a giant chance in their Copa Libertadores’ debut last week, drawing 1-1 at Cobresal in Chile after conceding the equaliser in the 91st minute. On Saturday, the team claimed an easy 4-0 home success over Deportivo Cuenca to make it eight points in five league matches in …read more →
Atletico Mineiro (Brazil) – Rosario Central (Argentina) Atletico Mineiro had a perfect debut in the Copa Libertadores last week, when they showed an enjoyable performance to secure an easy 4-1 away success at Caracas FC in Venezuela. Furthermore, O Galo lifted a new Minas Gerais State Championship title by beating arch-rivals Cruzeiro 3-1 away in the …read more →
Boca Juniors (Argentina) – Sportivo Trinidense (Paraguay) Boca Juniors had to settle for a scoreless away draw at Nacional Potosi in the Copa Sudamericana opener, an important result considering coach Diego Martinez fielded an alternative XI but Dario Benedetto missed a penalty in the first half. On Saturday, El Xeneize won 3-1 away at Newell’s …read more →
Argentinos Jrs (Argentina) – Racing Club (Uruguay) Argentinos Juniors managed their first three points in the Copa Sudamericana last Tuesday, securing a 3-2 away success at Paraguay’s Nacional Asuncion following an enjoyable performance. El Bicho also took a valuable scoreless draw away at Velez Sarsfield last Friday to remain as group A leaders in the …read more →