Onto the finish line – South America’s elite fighting to reach knockout stages

Finally a breather. The international break in the football world gives the teams in the Copa Libertadores at least one week off from the prestigious competition. Some would point out that they don’t even need one, yes, I’m looking at you, Boca Juniors, Corinthians and Co. Others will see it as an opportunity to regroup down the final stretch. Group 1 has seen three games for each team so far, and surprisingly Atlético Mineiro have just got 3 points...

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Loca Boca

I really, really love this stadium. “La Bombonera”, home of Boca Juniors in Buenos Aires. This Wednesday night it was sold out and a special atmosphere laid above the historic ground. And you could tell that both, fans and players, were feeling it. Midfielder Marcelo Meli was the man of the first half in this game between Boca Juniors and Zamora. It took him just 37 minutes to collect a goal and two assists to practically decide the game and help...

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Gustavo Bou – Mr. Hat Trick

If 2014 was any indication of what was about to come, you already knew this guy. Ten goals in 15 games for Racing Club with three assists on top meant quite the breakout year for the now 25 year old striker Gustavo Bou, which led to winning the Argentinian championship. Wearing number 7, he now forms a brilliant duo with the newly acquired Diego Milito. They were absolute money in the first two matches that Racing played, the end results speak for themselves: 5-0 away at Deportivo Táchira, 4-1 at home versus Guaraní. So far, so good. But the role...

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No Fiesta Mexicana

The most South American of all South American countries is going to be the focus of this blog entry. Mexico has two clubs in the competition, and both of them played this week with attractive opponents, while being the outsiders themselves. Is it possible that at least one of them surprises? Read and find out. On Wednesday evening, Atlas Guadalajara visited Chile, to be exact the before-mentioned Colo-Colo, who were excellent hosts with a nearly full stadium offering a frenetic atmosphere. The game started with the guests from Mexico on the front...

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