Copa Libertadores Articles & Guides
In-depth guides, statistics, and history about the Copa Libertadores — everything you need to know about the competition.
Copa Libertadores 2026 Final: Estudiantes vs Palmeiras — Date, Time, Tickets, How to Watch and Full Preview
Everything about the 2026 Copa Libertadores final, Estudiantes de La Plata vs Palmeiras, on Saturday November 28 at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo: kickoff time, tickets, TV, both paths to the final, key players, suspensions, the 1968 history and what to expect.
Estudiantes vs Palmeiras: The 2026 Libertadores Final Is a Rematch of 1968 — and Montevideo Has Seen It Before
The 2026 Copa Libertadores final pits Estudiantes de La Plata against Palmeiras on November 28 at the Centenario — the same two clubs that settled the 1968 final in a playoff at the very same stadium.
Hércules Forces Penalties, Carlos Miguel Stops Nonato: Palmeiras Survive Fluminense and Reach the Libertadores Final
Fluminense won the second leg 1-0 on a late Hércules goal to level the tie at 2-2, but Palmeiras won the shootout 5-3 — Carlos Miguel saved Nonato's penalty — and became the first finalist of the 2026 Copa Libertadores.
Muslera Saves Three Penalties at the Maracanã: Ten-Man Estudiantes Knock Out Flamengo and Reach the Libertadores Final
Estudiantes de La Plata drew 0-0 with Flamengo at the Maracanã, played the second half a man down, and won the shootout 3-2 thanks to three saves from Fernando Muslera — their first Libertadores final in 17 years.
Fake Coaching License Investigation Names Fluminense's Thiago Silva and Ex-Palmeiras Star Felipe Melo
A Brazilian investigation alleges a scheme selling fake Argentine coaching licenses to football stars — among the names involved are Fluminense defender Thiago Silva and former Palmeiras and Fluminense player Felipe Melo, days before Fluminense face Palmeiras in the Libertadores semifinal.
Estudiantes Nearly Lost Home Advantage Against Flamengo — Here Is How They Kept It
CONMEBOL requires 4,000 seats for visiting fans in the semifinal stage — more than double what Estudiantes de La Plata's stadium normally sets aside. Here is how they resolved it, plus who is missing for both sides.
Copa Libertadores 2026 Semifinals: Confirmed Dates, Times and Venues
CONMEBOL has confirmed the official semifinal fixture — Fluminense vs Palmeiras kicks off October 14, Estudiantes de La Plata vs Flamengo October 15, both legs at 21:30 local. Full dates, venues and kickoff times for both ties.
New Rules Trivia Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Football's Laws of the Game
A new CopaLibertadoresQuiz mode is live: 25 questions on the Laws of the Game — pitch and goal dimensions, VAR, offside, cards and kit rules — most shown as a visual A/B/C diagram.
O'Higgins' Historic Upset: The Goalkeeper Who Eliminated Brazilian Giants Bahía
Chile's O'Higgins eliminated Brazilian top-flight club Bahía on penalties in the 2026 Copa Libertadores qualifying rounds, with goalkeeper Omar Carabalí saving two spot kicks.
Juventud's Penalty Shocker: How a Small Uruguayan Club Eliminated Universidad Católica (Ecuador)
Juventud de Las Piedras scored 4 goals away from home to force penalties, then eliminated Universidad Católica of Ecuador from the 2026 Copa Libertadores in the very first qualifying round.
Barcelona SC's Wild Road to the 2026 Copa Libertadores Group Stage: Penalties, Then Botafogo
Ecuador's Barcelona SC survived a penalty shootout against Argentinos Juniors, then eliminated Brazilian giants Botafogo, to reach the 2026 Copa Libertadores group stage.
Copa Libertadores 2026 Final Confirmed: November 28 at Estadio Centenario
CONMEBOL and the Uruguayan FA have confirmed the 2026 Copa Libertadores final for November 28 at Montevideo's Estadio Centenario — the venue with more Libertadores finals than any other, and a stadium where 2 of this year's 4 semifinalists have already lifted the trophy.
Estudiantes de La Plata vs Flamengo: Their Full Copa Libertadores Rivalry Ahead of the 2026 Semifinal
Flamengo have historically dominated Estudiantes de La Plata, including a penalty-shootout heartbreak in last year's quarterfinals — now the two meet again with a Copa Libertadores final spot on the line.
Fluminense vs Palmeiras: Every Copa Libertadores Meeting Before Their 2026 Semifinal
Fluminense and Palmeiras have met only twice in the Copa Libertadores, both in 1971 — 55 years before their 2026 semifinal, their first-ever knockout meeting in the competition.
Copa Libertadores 2026 Group Stage: Final Standings and Every Team That Qualified
All 8 final group tables from the 2026 Copa Libertadores group stage — the 16 teams that advanced to the Round of 16, and the tiebreakers that decided the closest groups.
Copa Libertadores 2026 Round of 16: Every Result, Including 3 Penalty Shootouts
Three of the 2026 Copa Libertadores Round of 16 ties went to penalties, including a wild 7-6 shootout between Platense and Coquimbo Unido. Full results for all 8 ties.
Copa Libertadores 2026 Quarterfinals: Results and Who Advanced to the Semifinals
Fluminense, Palmeiras, Estudiantes de La Plata and Flamengo are through to the 2026 Copa Libertadores semifinals. Full home-and-away quarterfinal results and how each tie was decided.
Copa Libertadores 2026 Semifinals: Fluminense-Palmeiras and Estudiantes-Flamengo
The 2026 Copa Libertadores semifinals are set — an all-Brazilian tie between Fluminense and Palmeiras, and Estudiantes de La Plata hosting defending champions Flamengo. First legs kick off October 14-15.
Alberto Spencer: The Copa Libertadores' All-Time Top Scorer
Ecuadorian striker Alberto Spencer scored 54 goals across his Copa Libertadores career for Peñarol and Barcelona SC — a record that has stood for over 50 years.
Copa Libertadores All-Time Titles: Who Has Won the Most?
Independiente's 7 titles remain the all-time record, with Boca Juniors, Peñarol, and a crowded group of 4-time champions right behind — here's the full club-by-club breakdown.
Copa Libertadores Format Explained: Groups, Knockouts and the Final
A complete guide to how the Copa Libertadores works — the 32-club group stage, the knockout bracket, and why the final has been a single match at a neutral venue since 2019.