New era in South America? Ecuador's upstart club claims another trophy
Little side no longer, Ecuador's Independiente del Valle took down Brazilian giants Flamengo to win the Recopa Sudamericana.
Little side no longer, Ecuador's Independiente del Valle took down Brazilian giants Flamengo to win the Recopa Sudamericana.
Independiente del Valle has won its first Recopa Sudamericana after defeating Flamengo on penalties at the Maracana Stadium on Tuesday.
Tuesday's Recopa Sudamericana second leg will have some extra intrigue with Independiente del Valle able to call on 15-year-old starlet Kendry Paez
Argentina has drawn first blood in South America's 2021 calendar of club football, with Defensa y Justicia beating Palmeiras in Wednesday's Recopa.
Flamengo beat Independiente del Valle to seal the Recopa and yet more silverware, but they already have eyes on bigger prizes.
Flamengo are favourites in the second leg of the Recopa vs. Independiente del Valle, but their young centre-backs will best tested at the Marcana.
Flamengo and Independiente del Valle square off in the Recopa, but that contest won't be their focus -- their meeting in the Copa Libertadores will.
River Plate beat Athletico Paranaense on Thursday and gave the Argentine club their third South American Recopa triumph.
Brazilian side Gremio have defeated Argentina's Independiente 5-4 in a penalty shootout.
Independiente have enlisted the help of a local wizard to ensure they beat Gremio in the upcoming second leg of the Recopa Sudamericana.
Atletico Nacional beat Chapecoence in Medellin for the Recopa Sudamericana title, but having the game played there at all was cause for joy.
Chapecoense vs. Atletico Nacional is a celebration that should belong to all, highlighted by a friendship forged through tragedy and football.
The 2017 Recopa Sudamericana will pit Chapecoense against Atletico Nacional where a tinge of brotherhood will be evident.
In November, 19 members of the Chapecoense team died in an air crash outside Medellin.