Copa Libertadores
Flamengo defeats Palmeiras to win fourth Copa Libertadores
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Flamengo clinched the 2025 Copa Libertadores title with a 1-0 victory over Palmeiras in the final at Lima's Estadio Monumental. Danilo's header in the 67th minute secured the win for the Rio de Janeiro side, now the most successful Brazilian club with four titles. Chilean midfielder Erick Pulgar, a starter, dodged an early red card and helped secure the triumph.
Arturo Vidal, the 'King' of Chilean football, faced his most disappointing year in 2025 with Colo Colo, marked by poor performance, injuries, and ejections. The white team finished last in their Copa Libertadores group and was eliminated early from the league and Copa Chile. At 38 years old, Vidal renewed his contract for 2026 despite the setbacks.
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Cristian Traverso, a former Universidad de Chile player, recalled in an interview the controversial uncalled penalty in the 1996 Copa Libertadores semifinal against River Plate, which led to the Chilean team's elimination. The ex-defender described the refereeing as a 'total robbery' and praised his squad's historic performance.
Boca Juniors defeated Estudiantes de La Plata 2-1 in matchday 14 of the 2025 Torneo Clausura, played in La Plata. Goals from Exequiel Zeballos and Miguel Merentiel from the penalty spot secured the win for the Xeneize, bringing them closer to qualification for the 2026 Copa Libertadores. Edwuin Cetré had temporarily equalized for the Pincha.
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Gonzalo Montiel, a world champion with Argentina, could miss River Plate's match against Gimnasia due to a knee injury. The defender will be assessed during Friday's practice to determine his availability for the weekend fixture in the Torneo Clausura. The game is crucial for the team's prospects of qualifying for the 2026 Copa Libertadores.