Nacional host El Tanque Sisley to get back on track

Following a successful international break, Uruguay's clubs are back in action for matchweek 7 of this season's Clausura. Nacional are hosting El Tanque Sisley in their attempt to get back on track. Three wins were a brilliant way to start the season for the record champion, but lately the league form took a hit due to the addition of Copa Libertadores football. In three straight games, Nacional failed to take all points, losing twice and...

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South America's Top Clubs - April 2016

A new club has taken over the top of South America's football ranking. Rightfully so, you might say. Atlético Nacional has been wonderful thus far in the Copa Libertadores and won all four of their games, leading to a big lead in this ranking. It was Colo Colo on top a month ago, but some less inspired performances in Copa Libertadores and league have led to their downfall to 19th. At least they still find themselves in the top 20. Despite...

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Uruguay top South American World Cup Qualification

Uruguay has taken over top spot of Conmebol's World Cup qualification group last night. After a 1-0 win over Peru, the first World Champion is on track on their way to Russia 2018. Mauricio Victorino celebrates Uruguay's success. (All photos: Conmebol) Uruguay hosted Peru at the Estadio Centenario with a chance to go top of the qualification group and they did just that. An Edinson Cavani goal in the 53rd minute was all it took to get by Claudio...

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Suárez strikes in deserved Uruguay comeback

Uruguay celebrates a big point away from Recife. After falling down 0-2 during the first half, the Celeste managed to come back and win a point in a 2-2 draw. The story of the game was obviously another one: Luis Suárez. Luis Suárez returned in style. (Photo: conmebol.com) Less than a minute into the match, it was Brazil who took an early lead through Bayern Munich's Douglas Costa. The winger was stronger than the defenders in the middle and...

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Last minute goal galore in South America

World Cup Qualification continued last night with matchweek 5 in South America. All teams aside from Brazil and Uruguay, who face each other tonight, were in action. Here is how it went for them. Captain steps up: Colombia's goalscorer James Rodríguez. It all started in the Estadio Hernando Siles in La Paz, where Bolivia wanted to play out their altitude advantage (3600m above sea level) against Colombia, but failed to do so. Being down 0-2...

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El Pistolero is back - Luis Suárez returns for Uruguay

A very special night awaits football fans around the globe, particularly those in South America. In the night between Thursday and Friday (1:45am CET), Luis Suárez returns to Uruguay's squad after a break of nearly two years. Luis Suárez. (Photo: Getty Images) After biting Giorgio Chiellini during the World Cup group stage in a heated battle with Italy, Barcelona's striker had been suspended for 4 months of club football and 9 internationals,...

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Racing win 6-3 (again?!) - Argentina

Two weeks ago, Racing Club managed to beat Unión de Santa Fe 6-3 in an away game in Argentina's Primera División. Now they did it again. Last night, Atlético Rafaela hosted Racing and were defeated 3-6 by the champions of 2014. Marcos Acuña defends the ball from Bruno Urribarri. (Photo: perfil.com) Fans inside the Estadio Nuevo Monumental witnessed another breathtaking performance of Racing's outstanding offense. It was not until the second...

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Cerro beat Nacional in a game to forget

After a week long break in Uruguay's Primera División, CA Cerro and Nacional returned to action in the Estadio Troccoli. While the pitch wasn't in form and looked like a potato field post-harvesting, you could not say the same about Nacional. Inexcusable pitch for Cerro vs Nacional. (Photo: @PasionTricolor1) Twice in one week, Uruguay's champion celebrated wins in the Copa Libertadores over Palmeiras (Germancopa reported). Regardless of the...

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If the group stage ended today... - Copa Libertadores

Today, I thought it would be fun to see who would play against each other in the Copa Libertadores round of 16, assuming the group stages ended today. Marcelo Barovero and Fernando Cavenaghi with the trophy. (Photo: espnfc.com) Obviously, I took into account that some teams played less games than others thus far. Big teams made it through, others missed out on the knockout stages. Here are the current matchups: Atlético Nacional - Grêmio Atlético...

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Nacional beat Palmeiras again - Copa Libertadores

Thanks to a goal from Nicolás López, Nacional have overcome their Palmeiras challenge for the second time in a week. This time around, they were victorious at their very own Gran Parque Central, beating the Brazilian side 1-0. Gran Parque Central ahead of the Copa Libertadores game. It was an allround great night in Montevideo in the sold out iconic ground. The magnificent atmosphere that started with a great reception of the team would...

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Chumacero saves The Strongest late against River

For a long time, it looked like River Plate could finally overcome the Argentine away curse in Bolivia. It was over 45 years that any Argentine side had won a game in the heights of La Paz and until added time, River had a one goal lead. They did not get it across the finish line. Best man for River: Goalkeeper Barovero. (Photo: ole.com.ar) In a game that saw The Strongest be the better team for larger parts, the visitors took the lead against...

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San Lorenzo miss first win, Santa Fe in form

After looking at Atlético Nacional's impressive performance against Peñarol (do so if you haven't yet), here is what else happened last evening and night in the Copa Libertadores. Néstor Ortigoza after his early goal. (Photo: prohogar.com.py) A very early and a very late goal wrote the story in the Nuevo Gasómetro. San Lorenzo's bid for their first Copa Libertadores win of the season ended in a 1-1 draw against Grêmio. Néstor Ortigoza gave the...

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Time to take Atlético Nacional seriously

Colombia's champion Atlético Nacional continues to impress in the Copa Libertadores. Last night, they won 0-4 away at Peñarol.  12 points from 4 games, it does not get much better than what Atlético Nacional have played so far. Yesterday, they convinced with brutal efficiency in the Estadio Centenario. From five shots on target, they converted four. It is more than time to take this team seriously when it comes to the competition's winner.  Happiness:...

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Added time is Boca's friend again

Four days after a 96th minute equalizer in the Copa Libertadores, Boca Juniors have once again struck late to gain all three points. Against Unión de Santa Fe, Carlos Tévez' 91st minute goal handed Boca a 2-1 victory. La Bombonera. (Photo: @PlanetaBoca) One thing you cannot argue about is whether the win was deserved or not. Boca dominated the match throughout 90 minutes, be it possession or shot wise. After a goalless first half, highlighted...

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POLL: Who will win the Copa Libertadores 2016?

I want your opinion! So.. #qp_main618291 .qp_btna:hover input {background:#00355F!important} Who will win the 2016 Libertadores? River Plate Racing Club Boca Juniors Club Nacional Atlético Nacional Atlético Mineiro Colo Colo Grêmio Toluca Other online poll creator ...

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River lose to Colón and Alan Ruíz' hattrick

After CA Lanús, Defensa y Justicia, San Lorenzo and Rosario Central, more teams have surprised with shock defeats. On Sunday, River Plate lost 4-1 to Colón. Symbolic: Colón celebrate another goal while River players walk away disappointed. (Photo: TyC Sports) Matchweek 7 of Argentina's Primera División continues to be a great one for all people loving upsets. Copa Libertadores champion River Plate had an extremely poor outing last night,...

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