Prediction markets: Polymarket gives Cruz Azul a 24% chance to win the Liga MX: 2026 Apertura, and gives Flamengo a 83% chance to win the Brazil Série A, as of November 8, 11:07 p.m. ET. Prices are bets, not polls.
Two South American finals are now set — Atlético-MG v Boca Juniors on Saturday 21 November, then Palmeiras v Estudiantes a week later.
Penalties decided both Libertadores semifinals — Palmeiras beat Fluminense, and Estudiantes knocked out the holders Flamengo at the Maracanã.
Brazil’s title race has two clear contenders — Flamengo lead Palmeiras by three points in a statistical snapshot, though no official table was confirmed.
Today’s headlines November 9, 2026
| Event | Status | Angle |
|---|---|---|
| Copa Sudamericana final | Sat 21 Nov, 17:30 ET | Atlético-MG meet Boca Juniors in Barranquilla, with a record third Boca title on offer. |
| Copa Libertadores final | Sat 28 Nov, 15:00 ET | Palmeiras face Estudiantes in Montevideo. |
| Brazil Grand Prix | Result, Sunday | Lando Norris won the Brazil Grand Prix at Interlagos in São Paulo. |
Sources: DGABC — Conmebol sets Libertadores final time, Primicias — Sudamericana final time and venue, Primicias — Libertadores final date and stadium, Radio Nacional — Libertadores final, valorfinal — Brasileirão snapshot after round 34
Updated: 2026-11-08T23:21:00-03:00 by Oliver Mason, Latin America sports correspondent.
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