Copa Lib knockouts begin with COVID-19 dominating storylines
The last-16 of South America's club competition begins with last year's finalists Flamengo and River in the field and the coronavirus looming large.
2020 Schedule
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2020 Schedule
4-0-1, 1st in Argentine Liga Profesional de Futbol
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River Plate primed to overcome the odds to oust Sao Paulo from Copa Libertadores
Three into two don't go, and that's that River Plate and Sao Paulo are about to discover as the Copa Libertadores group stage moves toward climax.
Argentina axes relegation for 2 years due to virus
Argentina declared its season over and said there will be no relegation for two seasons because of the disruption caused by the coronavirus.
Footballer to meet army over missing father
Colombia's new army chief wants to meet footballer Juan Quintero to discuss his father's disappearance more than 20 years ago.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Man City eye River Plate star Nicolas de la Cruz
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Flamengo win Copa Lib with 'Gabigol' heroics, River blunders
Two late goals and one red card later, Gabriel Barbosa helped Flamengo beat River Plate for their first Copa Libertadores win since 1981.
Flamengo beat River to win 1st Copa Lib since '81
Flamengo won the Copa Libertadores for the first time in 38 years as they beat defending champions River Plate 2-1 with two last-gasp goals.
Copa caper: Stadium equipment stolen pre-final
Lima police say more than 100 items of communications equipment have been stolen ahead of Saturday's Copa Libertadores final.
Copa Libertadores is Flamengo's to win but holders River Plate pose tricky challenge
This year's Copa Libertadores final between River Plate and Flamengo features two of the continent's best teams. Here's who can win it and why.
Libertadores final moved to Peru due to unrest
The Copa Libertadores final between Flamengo and River Plate has been moved to Lima, Peru from Santiago, Chile.
River Plate boss worried protests could move final
River Plate boss Marcelo Gallardo said he is "worried" that protests in Chile could force a change for the Copa Libertadores final vs. Flamengo.
Boca's gamble on Tevez fails to pay off
Carlos Tevez started for Boca Juniors but was unable to help his side to the two goals they desperately needed in Tuesday's Copa Libertadores semi.
River pip rivals Boca on aggregate to reach final
River Plate qualified for the final of the Copa Libertadores 2-1 on aggregate despite losing 1-0 and surviving a late onslaught by Boca Juniors.
Copa Libertadores semis: Flamengo gamble; River Plate faves over Boca
The second leg of the Copa Libertadores semis has plenty of intrigue. Will Flamengo be fresh against Gremio? And can River Plate keep Boca at bay?
Why River Plate coach Gallardo could end up at Barcelona
The high praise River Plate boss Marcelo Gallardo has drawn from all quarters seems certain to land him a top job in Europe in the coming years.
Deja vu for Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores
Boca's plan to sit back and grind out a result against arch-rivals River failed. Now, Gustavo Alfaro's side have a mountain to climb in the Copa.
River land first blow on Boca in Copa semifinal
A goal in each half gave River Plate a 2-0 win over arch-rivals Boca Juniors in a tense semifinal first leg of the Copa Libertadores on Tuesday.
Copa Libertadores semifinals: Boca vs. River ante raised higher
Boca vs. River is a half anticipated, half dreaded meeting of historic rivals, while Gremio vs. Flamengo could be an excellent spectacle.
Sources: Beckham's Miami eyes River Plate star
Inter Miami CF is in talks to acquire River Plate midfielder Exequiel Palacios but there is "a long way" to go to get a deal done.
Boca vs. River headlines Copa Libertadores semis
The semifinal of the Copa Libertadores that has been both desired and dreaded is set. Three of the final four teams have a familiar look about them.
A dress-rehearsal for the Copa Libertadores semis?
In a strange fixture quirk, potential Copa rivals River, Boca, Flamengo and Palmeiras will all face each other in domestic competition this weekend.
Boca, River must beat tough Libertadores foes to set up Superclasico semis clash
A rematch between Boca Juniors and River Plate in the Copa Libertadores can occur in the last four -- but both clubs face tricky quarterfinal foes.
Sources: Boca, River, America, Chivas in new Cup
Boca Juniors and River Plate are set to face off against Chivas and Club America in a competition dubbed the Colossus Cup, sources have confirmed.
River Plate lift Recopa with win over Athletico Paranaense
River Plate beat Athletico Paranaense on Thursday and gave the Argentine club their third South American Recopa triumph.
River fan gets QR code tattoo to Copa Lib highlight
The dreaded "video not available" message took on a whole new meaning for one rabid River Plate fan this week.
2020-21 Prim A Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Plate | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 12 |
| Banfield | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 11 |
| Rosario Central | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 1 |
2020-21 Team LeadersArgentine Liga Profesional de Futbol
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsArgentine Liga Profesional de Futbol
Goal Difference44th
Goals Scored8Tied-4th
Assists5Tied-7th
Goals Conceded4Tied-4th