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Copa Sudamericana

Boca draws with Sao Paulo, reaches Sudamericana semis

With Arruabarrena on the bench, the Xeneize have won 15 of the 18 knockout series they've played and now await Vasco Da Gama.

By EnPelotas Staff
Boca into Sudamericana semis, will face Vasco da Gama

Boca into Sudamericana semis, will face Vasco da Gama

A 1-1 draw against Sao Paulo was enough thanks to the first-leg win, and in the next round Boca will take on Vasco da Gama, who knocked out Independiente Santa Fe.

Deportes

Sporting Cristal vs Atlético Grau, live for matchday 10

Cristal is looking for answers after criticism of Mosquera, while Grau, led by Ruidiaz, fights to pull away from the relegation zone.

Platense wins but falls to Fluminense

Platense wins but falls to Fluminense

With a brace from Mainero, Platense took the win in Vicente Lopez, but the 2-0 lead Fluminense built in the first leg was enough to send Brazil's side through to the Libertadores s...

Erik Lira opens up on why Monaco deal fell through

Erik Lira opens up on why Monaco deal fell through

The Cruz Azul captain thanks the French club for its interest and now turns his focus to the final against Messi and Inter Miami.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

Instituto-Talleres: Cordoba derby in the 2026 Clausura

La Gloria arrives on top of the standings and riding a positive streak, while the T looks for a win at the Monumental to climb out of the bottom of the annual table.

Corinthians vs Estudiantes: wide open

Corinthians vs Estudiantes: wide open

With the series tied, a Corinthians side in need of results hosts a steady Estudiantes team in a quarterfinal matchup the model sees as very close.

Espí Rescues Real Madrid at Elche (2-3)

Espí Rescues Real Madrid at Elche (2-3)

The Whites went up 2-0 in the first half, watched Elche level things up in the second, and grabbed the win in the 90th minute thanks to a goal from substitute Carlos Espí.

Fiorentina 3-0 Pisa in Coppa Italia

Fiorentina 3-0 Pisa in Coppa Italia

With goals from Pellegrino, Gnonto and Pote, Fiorentina cruised past a Pisa side that gave warning signs in the first half but never troubled the scoreboard.

Inter Miami and Cruz Azul Play Campeones Cup Final

Inter Miami and Cruz Azul Play Campeones Cup Final

Messi and company host La Maquina on Wednesday, September 16 at Estadio Nu, with Liga MX defending three straight titles in the tournament.

Geyse Da Silva leads Apertura 2026 scoring with 12 goals

Geyse Da Silva leads Apertura 2026 scoring with 12 goals

The Brazilian forward stretched her lead after America's rout of Tigres, while Higuera, Ordoñez, Cervantes and Ribeiro battle it out for the rest of the Top 10 spots.

Rioja sinks Alavés, throws Valencia a lifeline

Rioja sinks Alavés, throws Valencia a lifeline

A goal from substitute Luis Rioja in the 77th minute gave Valencia a 0-1 win over Alavés that ran against both the stats and the preview odds.

Amistosos Internacionales

Messi to Play Final Friendly with Argentina, Per Scaloni's Squad List

The Albiceleste will face Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin, with the debut of Roman Vega and the return of Balerdi, Foyth, Mastantuono and Soule after their injuries.

LDU Looks to Rally Past Palmeiras in Quito

LDU Looks to Rally Past Palmeiras in Quito

With the model giving Palmeiras a 50% chance of winning, LDU must overturn the 1-0 defeat suffered in Sao Paulo to advance in the Copa Libertadores.

Rayo edges Espanyol 2-1 at Vallecas

Rayo edges Espanyol 2-1 at Vallecas

Alvaro Garcia and Adria Pedrosa put Rayo Vallecano ahead early, and the team held off an Espanyol comeback to claim all three points at Estadio Ontime Butarque.

Argentina Sets Friendlies vs Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin

Argentina Sets Friendlies vs Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin

Scaloni will play in Cordoba and at the Monumental without Paredes, Molina and Almada, all suspended.

Al Ain Crushes Cristiano's Al Nassr 4-0

Al Ain Crushes Cristiano's Al Nassr 4-0

Despite entering as the favorite, Al Nassr was routed in Group West by a lethal Al Ain side, with a brace from Houssine Rahimi and goals from Soufiane Rahimi and Giakoumakis.

Vásquez rescues Genoa against Südtirol

Vásquez rescues Genoa against Südtirol

Johan Vásquez's header four minutes from time, off a corner kick, gave Genoa a narrow 1-0 win over Südtirol in the Coppa Italia, in a match the home side dominated from start to fi...

De la Fuente, Luis Enrique, Arteta and Emery Up for Johan Cruyff Award

De la Fuente, Luis Enrique, Arteta and Emery Up for Johan Cruyff Award

Only Belgium's Vincent Kompany breaks the Spanish sweep on the shortlist for best coach of the year, a reflection of a coaching school that also fills six benches in the Champions ...

Levante hosts an Athletic side that owns the head-to-head record

Levante hosts an Athletic side that owns the head-to-head record

With just 2 points separating them and a recent head-to-head record that favors the Basques, the model points to a tight match at the Ciutat de Valencia.

Barcelona clear favorite against Racing

Barcelona clear favorite against Racing

Unbeaten in LaLiga and perfect in eight all-time meetings with Racing, Barcelona is given a 91 percent chance of winning at Camp Nou, according to the model.

Sunderland Host Red-Hot AZ in Europa League

Sunderland Host Red-Hot AZ in Europa League

The home side is chasing consistency at home while AZ arrive unbeaten in their last five matches, in a matchup the models see as very even.

Sturm Graz favored over Rennes

Sturm Graz favored over Rennes

The model gives Sturm Graz a 47% chance against a Rennes side unbeaten in its last five matches.

Tebas: Spain should rethink 2030 World Cup with Infantino

Tebas: Spain should rethink 2030 World Cup with Infantino

LaLiga's president believes that if the Swiss-Italian official wins reelection in March, Spain's chances of hosting the final will be "minimal" compared to Morocco's.

Deportes

Pedro Aquino has surgery, out for months

The Peruvian midfielder, who terminated his contract with Santos Laguna and barely saw the field at Alianza Lima, went under the knife in Rosario to address a knee issue he had bee...

Olympiakos favored over Jagiellonia

Olympiakos favored over Jagiellonia

The model gives a 49% chance of a home win, 31% for a draw and 20% for an away victory in a matchup expected to produce goals at Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium.

Milan-Benfica: unbeaten streaks collide in Europa League

Milan-Benfica: unbeaten streaks collide in Europa League

Milan's unbeaten run and Benfica's five straight wins set up an even matchup where the models give a slight edge to the Portuguese side.

Dinamo Zagreb Favored Over Hapoel in Europa League

Dinamo Zagreb Favored Over Hapoel in Europa League

The model gives the Croatians a 47% chance of winning against 29% for Hapoel, in a matchup that promises goals at both ends.

Leverkusen-Celje: clear favorite, goals expected

Leverkusen-Celje: clear favorite, goals expected

Models give Bayer 04 Leverkusen a 56% chance of beating Celje at home, with a 75% probability that both teams find the net in the Europa League.

Anderlecht vs Lyon, tight Europa League clash

Anderlecht vs Lyon, tight Europa League clash

Lotto Park hosts a matchup that the numbers call razor close, with Lyon a slight favorite against an Anderlecht side riding a positive run.

    
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