Latin America Sports Daily for Thursday, August 27, 2026

Copa Libertadores quarter-finals have been determined, with Fluminense, Estudiantes, Palmeiras, Platense, Flamengo, LDU Quito, Corinthians and Independiente del Valle advancing. Argentina's Liga Profesional continues this weekend, with Boca Juniors hosting Lanús on Friday night and River Plate visiting Banfield on Sunday afternoon.

Santa Fe recently stunned River Plate at the Monumental, securing a 1-1 draw and an 8-7 penalty shootout victory in a back-and-forth match held after a 10 August earthquake in Colombia. Copa Libertadores round of 16 has concluded, showcasing Brazilian and Argentine teams vying for a spot in the quarter-finals. Fluminense defeated Independiente Rivadavia 5-4 on penalties after an aggregate 1-1 draw in Mendoza on August 18th.

Platense and Coquimbo Unido both finished 1-1 in each leg, advancing through penalties after a 7-6 shootout. Estudiantes emerged victorious with a 3-0 win over Universidad Católica, advancing 4-1 on aggregate. Flamengo triumphed over Cruzeiro 2-1 at the Maracanã, securing a 3-2 aggregate win and keeping their continental aspirations alive.

Palmeiras edged Cerro Porteño 1-0 in Asunción, progressing 2-1 overall. Corinthians overcame Rosario Central 1-0 at home, resulting in a 1-0 aggregate victory. LDU Quito overcame Mirassol 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 second leg in Quito, with an aggregate score of 1-1. Independiente del Valle triumphed 3-1 over Deportes Tolima in Quito on August 25th, completing a 4-1 aggregate triumph.

River Plate's continental season came to an end on Wednesday night at the Monumental, where they were held to a 1-1 draw and lost the shootout 7-8 against Santa Fe. The Sudamericana quarter-finals are scheduled for September, with first legs set for September 8–10 and second legs for September 15–17, featuring an Independiente del Valle vs. Flamengo matchup.