Latin America Sports Daily for Monday, September 21, 2026

Libertadores semi-final cast confirmed after quarter-final drama

Result

The Copa Libertadores quarter-finals are over. Fluminense lost 2-1 at Platense but advanced 3-2 on aggregate. Palmeiras were taken to penalties by LDU Quito after a 3-2 defeat levelled the tie at 3-3 on aggregate. Palmeiras won the shoot-out 4-3.

Estudiantes beat Corinthians 1-0 away. That gave the Argentine side a 2-1 aggregate win and a semi-final spot. Flamengo drew 1-1 with Independiente del Valle in the second leg, sealing a 3-1 aggregate win.

No semi-final dates have been confirmed yet. The four clubs now wait for the schedule to be set. The bracket features three Brazilian clubs and one Argentine side.

Toluca set the pace in Liga MX Apertura

Feature

Toluca top Liga MX Apertura 2026 with 19 points from eight matches. They have scored 18 goals and conceded only six. Their goal difference of +12 is the best in the division.

Guadalajara are one point behind on 18. Club América hold 17 points, while Cruz Azul sit on 15. The top of the table is extremely tight with over a third of the season played.

The weekend’s headline fixture saw América and Chivas draw 2-2 on 20 September. The result meant neither side could close the gap to Toluca at the top.

Aldosivi host Atlético Tucumán in Monday Primera action

Preview

Aldosivi face Atlético Tucumán at 14:30 local time on 21 September. The match forms part of gameweek 10 of Argentina’s Primera División. Aldosivi will aim for points at home to consolidate their domestic campaign.

Earlier in the fixture window, Belgrano hosted Estudiantes de Río Cuarto and Vélez beat Tigre 3-2, both on Sunday. Barracas Central versus Independiente Rivadavia follows on Monday evening at 19:00.

The fixture list is congested. Lanús close gameweek 10 at home to Estudiantes de La Plata at 21:15 on Monday night.

Boca Juniors win at San Lorenzo in Sunday derby

Result

Boca Juniors won 2-0 away at San Lorenzo on 20 September. The victory came in a high-profile Primera División clash. It gives Boca a significant result in the early weeks of the league campaign.

The clean sheet will please Boca’s coaching staff. San Lorenzo were unable to respond despite playing at home. Boca remain one of the most followed clubs in South America.

The result is Boca’s headline win in the last 48 hours. It will lift morale as they prepare for the next round of domestic fixtures.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Who has qualified for the Copa Libertadores semi-finals in 2026?

Fluminense, Palmeiras, Estudiantes and Flamengo advanced from the quarter-finals. No semi-final dates have been officially announced yet. The last four will feature three clubs from Brazil and one from Argentina.

Who is leading Liga MX Apertura 2026?

Toluca lead with 19 points from eight matches, ahead of Guadalajara on 18 points. Club América have 17, with Cruz Azul on 15. The title race remains very close at the top.

What are today’s Argentina Primera División fixtures?

Aldosivi face Atlético Tucumán at 14:30 local time on 21 September. Barracas Central meet Independiente Rivadavia at 19:00, and Lanús host Estudiantes de La Plata at 21:15. Those three matches close gameweek 10.