Copa Sudamericana
Cobresal qualifies for Copa Sudamericana despite heavy defeat
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Cobresal qualified for the 2026 Copa Sudamericana after losing 5-0 to Ñublense in Chillán, while Colo Colo fell 1-2 to Audax Italiano at the Monumental and missed out on international tournaments in its centennial year.
River Plate confirmed midfielder Aníbal Moreno from Palmeiras as its second reinforcement for the 2026 Copa Sudamericana push. The 30-year-old Argentine signed until 2029 for $7 million, strengthening Marcelo Gallardo's midfield.
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The ANFP Presidents' Council defined the qualification mechanisms for the 2027 Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana, based on the 2026 season. These changes incorporate new national tournaments, such as the Copa de la Liga, to distribute the spots. Chilean football will start early in 2026 with the Supercopa in the third week of January.
Conmebol announced that the 2025 Copa Sudamericana final between Lanús and Atlético Mineiro will take place on November 22 at Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asunción, Paraguay. It will be the first time this venue hosts a tournament final. The winner will receive 6.5 million USD and direct entry to the 2026 Copa Libertadores.
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Lanús beat Universidad de Chile 1-0 in the Copa Sudamericana semifinal return leg, advancing to the final against Atlético Mineiro. The match ended in a brawl between players and drew Argentine media criticism for U's behavior and refereeing errors, including an uncalled handball by Eduardo Salvio. Azul Azul president Michael Clark questioned Venezuelan referee Alexis Herrera's decisions.