Latin America Sports Daily for Friday, August 14, 2026

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Santos claim first-leg lead over Macará in Copa Sudamericana

Result

Santos beat Ecuador’s Macará 2-1 at Vila Belmiro on Thursday in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana last 16. The Brazilian side’s two goals were enough for a narrow advantage.

Macará’s away goal could prove decisive, however. Santos must now defend or extend their lead in the return leg next week in Ecuador.

Vasco da Gama also played on Thursday, drawing 0-0 with Paraguay’s Olimpia at São Januário. That tie moves to Asunción with everything still to play for.

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Palmeiras and Flamengo face decisive second legs on Wednesday

Preview

Palmeiras visit Cerro Porteño in Asunción on Wednesday, August 19, at 7pm ET. The Brazilian side must defend or extend their first-leg result from São Paulo.

Flamengo host Cruzeiro later that day at 9:30pm ET. The Rio giants will try to use their home crowd to secure a quarter-final berth in an all-Brazilian tie.

Both matches carry enormous weight for the Brazilian clubs. A slip could end their continental campaigns early and trigger immediate pressure from supporters.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

What is the current state of the Libertadores last-16 ties involving Brazilian clubs?

Fluminense are level at 0-0 with Independiente Rivadavia after the first leg, while Corinthians drew 0-0 away and Mirassol 1-1 at home.

Palmeiras, Flamengo and Cruzeiro all still have their second legs to play on August 19.

When do the Libertadores second-leg matches take place?

Independiente Rivadavia host Fluminense on August 18, Cerro Porteño host Palmeiras and Flamengo host Cruzeiro on August 19, and LDU host Mirassol and Corinthians host Rosario Central on August 20.

Did Santos and Vasco win their Copa Sudamericana first legs?

Santos beat Macará 2-1, while Vasco da Gama drew 0-0 with Olimpia. Both second legs are scheduled for around August 20.