From The Rio Times · Oliver Mason · · 2m
Copa Libertadores Semi-Finals and Sudamericana Matchup
Fluminense-Palmeiras and Estudiantes-Flamengo clash in Copa Libertadores semi-finals this week, with Boca Juniors hosting Vasco da Gama in Sudamericana semi-final.
In brief
Fluminense-Palmeiras and Estudiantes-Flamengo clash in Copa Libertadores semi-finals this week, with Boca Juniors hosting Vasco da Gama in Sudamericana semi-final. Fluminense and Palmeiras meet in an all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores semi-final, while Flamengo travels to Argentina to face Estudiantes. Originally…
Libertadores Semi-Final Schedule Confirmed
CONMEBOL has confirmed the semi-final pairings for the 2026 Copa Libertadores with Fluminense facing Palmeiras in an all-Brazilian clash and Estudiantes taking on Flamengo.
“CONMEBOL has confirmed the semi-final pairings for the 2026 Copa Libertadores. Fluminense will face Palmeiras in an all-Brazilian clash, while Argentina’s Estudiantes take on Flamengo.”
First Legs Set for October 14-15
The first legs of the Libertadores semi-finals are scheduled for October 14 and 15, with returns on October 21 and 22, culminating in a November 28 final at Montevideo’s Estadio Centenario.
“The first legs are scheduled for October 14 and 15, with the return fixtures set for October 21 and 22. The final is slated for November 28 at Montevideo’s Estadio Centenario.”
Fluminense-Palmeiras All-Brazilian Clash
Fluminense won the Libertadores in 2023, while Palmeiras lifted the trophy in 2020 and 2021 and lost the 2025 final to Flamengo.
“Fluminense won the Libertadores in 2023, while Palmeiras lifted the trophy in 2020 and 2021 and lost the 2025 final to Flamengo.”
Flamengo’s Argentina Test
Flamengo’s trip to La Plata is a stern test as Estudiantes have long been tough opponents at home in continental competition.
“Flamengo’s trip to La Plata is a stern test. Estudiantes have long been tough opponents at home in continental competition.”
Boca Juniors Host Vasco da Gama
Boca Juniors welcome Vasco da Gama to La Bombonera on Tuesday, October 13, at 9:30 p.m. local time for the Copa Sudamericana semi-final first leg.
“Boca Juniors welcome Vasco da Gama to La Bombonera on Tuesday, October 13, at 9:30 p.m. local time. The first leg of the Copa Sudamericana semi-final pits Argentina’s most storied club against a resurgent Brazilian side.”
Sudamericana Return Leg Scheduled
The return leg is scheduled for October 20 in Brazil, though the venue remains unconfirmed, with Boca having won the trophy twice in 2004 and 2005.
“The return leg is scheduled for October 20 in Brazil, though the venue remains unconfirmed by CONMEBOL. Boca have won this trophy twice, in 2004 and 2005.”
Liga MX Matchday 11
Puebla-León is scheduled for 19:00 and Tigres-Toluca for 21:00, Mexico City time, in Matchday 11 of the Liga MX Apertura.
“Puebla-León (19:00) and Tigres-Toluca (21:00, Mexico City time) are scheduled in Matchday 11 of the Apertura.”
Singapore Sprint Qualifying
Formula 1 holds sprint qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix on Friday, October 9 at 20:30 local time, ahead of Saturday’s sprint race.
“Formula 1 sprint qualifying in Singapore (20:30 local time) opens the sprint weekend.”
Prediction Markets Update
Canelo Alvarez is at 75% against Christian Mbilli (Kalshi), while Cruz Azul is at 49% against Pumas UNAM (Kalshi) as of October 8, 11:07 p.m. ET.
“Canelo Alvarez at 75% against Christian Mbilli (Kalshi); Cruz Azul at 49% against Pumas UNAM (Kalshi), as of October 8, 11:07 p.m. ET.”
Copa Libertadores Winner Prediction
Polymarket traders give Flamengo a 42.5% chance of winning the Copa Libertadores, Palmeiras 26.5% and Estudiantes de La Plata 12.5% (US$33,057 traded).
“Polymarket traders give Flamengo a 42.5% chance of winning the Copa Libertadores, Palmeiras 26.5% and Estudiantes de La Plata 12.5% (US$33,057 traded).”
The big picture
Fluminense and Palmeiras meet in an all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores semi-final, while Flamengo travels to Argentina to face Estudiantes.
