Latin America Sports Daily for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana Round of 16 first legs begin tonight across South America. Palmeiras leads Brazil's Série A. Full Tuesday fixtures. The post Latin America Sports Daily for Tuesday, August 11, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
Tonight, the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 first legs commenced, marking a defining week for South America's elite clubs. Boca Juniors hosted Paraguay's Deportivo Recoleta at La Bombonera, with Boca aiming to reach the latter stages after their 2023 South American championship. Boca Juniors have a commanding lead in Brazil's Série A, currently sitting at the top with 47 points from 22 matches.
In contrast, Boca's opponents Recoleta, who have just reached their first Copa Sudamericana knockout stage, finished second in their group and have already exceeded expectations by advancing this far. Fluminense, champions of South America in 2023, will host Independiente Rivadavia from Mendoza in their first Libertadores Round of 16 tie, aiming to continue their country's recent success.
Rivadavia's appearance in the Libertadores last sixteen represents their furthest accomplishment in continental competition. Fluminense coach Luis Zubeldía is expected to rely on veteran midfielder Ganso to break down Rivadavia's defense, which has conceded only four goals so far.
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