Big Phil Scolari laments Palmeiras’ Copa Libertadores exit (Pic: Marcos Ribolli)
Boca Juniors got the better of Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores semi final last night to ensure a mouth-watering final against rivals River Plate. Continue reading
It was all too much for Bressan, who conceded a penalty and was sent off (pic: Reuters)
Gremio’s good run in the Copa Libertadores, and their hopes of winning the competition for the second year in a row, came crashing to an end last night. Continue reading
Taking the mick?
In the match against Palmeiras, Colo Colo captain Esteban Paredes used an armband with colours of the German flag and the number seven on it. Was he taking the piss? Continue reading
Renato Gaúcho – not a huge fan of questions about his team selection
Grêmio‘s slip against Botafogo in the Serie A last weekend, after fielding a weakened side, brought up that old question: is it right to rest players in the league to keep them fresh for midweek Copa Libertadores games? Continue reading
Jael and the creation of a monstro do bem (pic: Reuters)
After losing four out of their first five games this season, Grêmio have rediscovered their form.
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Edgar Davids would have been impressed with Vinicius Junior’s performance (pic: AFP)
It was a very good week for Brazilian clubs in the Copa Libertadores as two of Brazil’s best young players showed the world what they can do. Continue reading
Bruno Henrique scored two good goals for Palmeiras in Colombia last night (pic: AFP)
Palmeiras got their Copa Libertadores campaign off to a great start last night, by winning 3-0 in Colombia, although not all Palmeiras fans were happy with their team’s performance. Continue reading
Is Alex Teixeira the sort of forward that Corinthians need?
Corinthians kicked off their Libertadores campaign with a 0 – 0 draw against Millionarios in Colombia last night. Would Alex Teixeira have made a difference, and can they get him? Continue reading
Lautaro Martinez: the real deal (pic: EFE)
I’ve heard about this kid in the gossip columns and seen him in the computer games, but now I’m finally convinced. After scoring a hat-trick last night for Racing against Cruzeiro in the Copa Libertadores, Lautaro Martinez showed South America that he is the real deal. Continue reading
Can Carlos Tevez stop the Brazilians? (AFP)
Although Brazilian clubs have a relatively poor record in this competition and only one Brazilian team made it to the semi finals last year, four of the five favourites for this year’s Copa Libertadores are from Brazil. Are the bookies getting it wrong? Continue reading