Copa Sudamericana

Cerro Porteño Cerro Porteno enter a crucial Copa Sudamericana clash against Independiente del Valle full of confidence.

Lanús Argentine clubs River Plate and Lanus booked their Copa Sudamericana spots in the next round, with contrasting aggregate victories.

Chapecoense president Plinio David de Nes Filho raised the trophy during the draw for the 2017 Copa Sudamericana and Libertadores.

Reinaldo Rueda Rivera Independiente became the second club to win the Copa Sudamericana twice, much to the delight of manager Ariel Holan.

The victims of the air crash that killed many of Chapecoense's squad have been honoured by Atletico Nacional.

Peñarol Penarol begin their quest to win a first continental trophy in 27 years when they face Jorge Wilstermann in the Copa Sudamericana.

Jakson Ragnar Follmann Having lost part of his right leg after surviving last month's tragic plane crash, Jackson Follmann will be given a role by Chapecoense.

Boca Juniors Boca Juniors and River Plate hold the upper-hand in their Copa Sudamericana second-round ties heading into their respective second legs.

Vágner Carmo Mancini With Chapecoense just three points clear of the relegation zone, the club have opted to remove Vagner Mancini.

Universidad Católica Sao Paulo will continue the defence of their Copa Sudamericana crown as they meet Universidad Catolica in the quarter-finals.