Copa Sudamericana

River Plate River Plate coach Marcelo Gallardo is hoping for a turnaround in fortunes when his side host Boca Juniors in their Copa Sudamericana semi-final.

Bahia Bahia put one foot in the Copa Sudamericana's last eight with a 2-0 last 16 first leg win over Cesar Vallejo on Wednesday.

Alan Ruschel Alan Ruschel made his competitive return on Wednesday, helping Chapecoense hold Flamengo to a goalless draw in the Copa Sudamericana.

We examine the rise of Chapecoense, the unfancied team who were victims of a tragic aviation accident on the eve of their shot at glory.

Peñarol Uruguayan giants Penarol are on the verge of qualifying for the Copa Sudamericana second round defeating Wilstermann 2-0 in the first leg.

Goiás Goias and Vitoria booked their spots in the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 with wins on Wednesday.

River Plate River Plate defeated Atletico Nacional 2-0 in the second leg to win their first Copa Sudamericana title on Wednesday.

Edson Nascimento Three-time World Cup winner and Brazil icon Pele paid his respects to "our brothers" who lost their lives in the Chapecoense air disaster.

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Cerro Porteño Paraguayan club Cerro Porteno took a big step towards the second round of the Copa Sudamericana with a 2-0 win at Rentistas on Tuesday.