Latin America Sports Daily for Monday, August 31, 2026

Fluminense edge through on penalties after Independiente Rivadavia draw

Result

Fluminense are into the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals after a 1-1 second-leg draw in Argentina and a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Independiente Rivadavia on 18 August. The Brazilian side held their nerve from the spot to complete a tie that had been level across two legs.

The result keeps Fluminense on course for another deep continental run. They join Palmeiras, who beat Cerro Porteño 1-0 in Asunción on 19 August thanks to a single away goal, and Corinthians, 1-0 winners at home to Rosario Central on 20 August.

Estudiantes were the most emphatic side of the round. They won 3-0 at Universidad Católica on 18 August to advance with authority, while LDU Quito needed penalties to beat Mirassol after a 0-0 draw and Platense also progressed from the spot following a 1-1 draw at Coquimbo Unido. Holders Flamengo beat Cruzeiro 2-1 at home on 19 August to advance 3-2 on aggregate, and Independiente del Valle completed the last eight on 25 August with a 3-1 home win over Deportes Tolima, 4-1 on aggregate, to set up a quarterfinal against Flamengo.

Liga MX Apertura Jornada 6: Cruz Azul and América make statements

Football

Cruz Azul produced a strong away display to beat Necaxa 3-0 on 28 August, while América saw off Puebla 2-0 a day later. Querétaro also impressed with a 3-1 victory at Atlas, lifting them up the early Apertura standings.

Tijuana defeated Pumas 2-0 and Pachuca drew 1-1 with Chivas in another shared-points contest. Santos and Tigres played out a 0-0 draw that did little for either side’s attacking numbers.

The round closes with Toluca against Juárez and Monterrey versus San Luis on 30 August. Those results will shape the top end of the table behind the leading pack.

Boca Juniors squeeze past Lanús as Unión Santa Fe run riot

Result

Boca Juniors needed a single goal to beat Lanús 1-0 on 29 August, a result that keeps them in touch with the Primera División frontrunners. The match was tight, with Boca’s decisive moment proving enough at La Bombonera.

Unión Santa Fe were far more explosive, hitting four past Sarmiento in a 4-1 home win. Rosario Central, by contrast, lost 2-1 at home to Gimnasia on the same weekend, while Huracán and Estudiantes RC drew 1-1.

Atlético Tucumán and Belgrano played out a 0-0 draw, as did Talleres and Central Córdoba. The league remains congested, with several clubs separated by only a few points as the fixture list thickens.

Colombia Primera A: Monday double-header with top-four implications

Preview

Deportivo Pasto host Deportivo Pereira at 19:00 local time on Monday, 31 August, in a game that could reshape the upper reaches of the Primera A. Pereira are looking to consolidate their position after a solid recent run.

Deportes Tolima then welcome Cúcuta Deportivo at 21:05 local time, a fixture with real weight for both clubs. Tolima’s home form has been a key factor in their campaign and they will expect three points.

On Sunday, Águilas Doradas and Boyacá Chicó shared a 2-2 draw, extending a stretch of tight, high-scoring matches in the league. That result left both sides still searching for consistency.

Chile Primera División: Colo Colo and Universidad de Chile headline the weekend

Football

Chile’s Primera División continued with Colo Colo against Audax Italiano and UDC facing Universidad de Chile on 30 August. Those derby-flavoured fixtures drew large attention as clubs fight for position in the title race.

Universidad Católica and O’Higgins were set to close the round late on 31 August, with DUC against Deportes La Serena also scheduled. The league table remains tight behind the early leaders.

The truncated fixture record from official sources means final scores for those matches were not confirmed in this sweep. Followers should check league channels for updated results.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Which teams have reached the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals?

Fluminense, Palmeiras, Corinthians, Estudiantes, LDU Quito, Platense, Flamengo and Independiente del Valle form the quarterfinal line-up after the last ties were decided between 18 and 25 August 2026.

Fluminense, LDU Quito and Platense needed penalty shootouts, Estudiantes won 3-0 away, Palmeiras and Corinthians won 1-0, Flamengo beat Cruzeiro 3-2 on aggregate and Independiente del Valle beat Deportes Tolima 4-1 on aggregate.

What are the key Liga MX Apertura results from Jornada 6?

Cruz Azul beat Necaxa 3-0, América won 2-0 at home to Puebla and Querétaro triumphed 3-1 at Atlas.

Tijuana defeated Pumas 2-0, Pachuca and Chivas drew 1-1, and Santos versus Tigres finished 0-0.

What is happening in the Argentina Primera División this weekend?

Boca Juniors beat Lanús 1-0, Unión Santa Fe won 4-1 against Sarmiento and Rosario Central lost 2-1 at home to Gimnasia.

Huracán and Estudiantes RC drew 1-1, while Atlético Tucumán versus Belgrano and Talleres versus Central Córdoba both finished 0-0.