Latin America Sports Daily for Monday, September 28, 2026

Boca Juniors Come From Behind to Beat Racing 3–2 in Copa Argentina

Result

Sunday’s Copa Argentina quarter-final in the domestic knockout competition finished Racing Club 2–3 Boca Juniors, with Boca overturning a two-goal deficit.

Racing went 2–0 up, Maravilla Martínez adding the second, before Boca turned the tie around to reach the last four.

For Boca, the win matters because the club is also preparing for a Copa Sudamericana semi-final against Vasco da Gama in mid-October.

Racing, meanwhile, exit the cup despite being a side usually expected to compete deep into Argentina’s knockout calendar.

Ecuadorian striker Enner Valencia was Boca’s hero with a hat-trick, according to ESPN Argentina.

Copa Libertadores Semi-Finals: Estudiantes Meet Flamengo on October 15 and 22

Preview

South America’s club showpiece moves into its final four after Flamengo eliminated Independiente del Valle 3–1 on aggregate, winning 2–0 in Quito and drawing 1–1 at the Maracanã.

Estudiantes host Flamengo in La Plata on Thursday, October 15, with the return at the Maracanã on Thursday, October 22; both legs kick off at 21:30 local time (UTC−3).

Flamengo head the Brazilian Série A on 60 points, three ahead of Palmeiras, so they travel into the continental tie with both league and Libertadores ambitions alive.

The other semi-final is an all-Brazilian tie: Fluminense host Palmeiras at the Maracanã on Wednesday, October 14, with the return at São Paulo’s Nubank Parque on October 21, also at 21:30 (UTC−3).

For fans outside Latin America, the Libertadores remains the continent’s equivalent of the Champions League, making the October dates the biggest club fixtures on the regional calendar.

Flamengo Stay Top of Brazil as Palmeiras Keep the Pressure On

Football

Flamengo lead the Brazilian Série A with 60 points from 28 matches, followed by Palmeiras on 57.

The gap is small enough that every remaining domestic round carries major title weight, particularly with continental semi-finals distracting the leaders.

Athletico Paranaense are third with 49 points after a 2–1 win over Bahia, one ahead of Fluminense on 48.

The league is at a stage where Flamengo’s ability to manage two fronts will shape whether Palmeiras can close the three-point gap.

Several clubs, including Atlético Mineiro, São Paulo and Vasco da Gama, still have a game in hand with 27 matches played.

Copa Sudamericana Semi-Finals Put Boca and Vasco on a Collision Course

Preview

Boca Juniors face Vasco da Gama in one Copa Sudamericana semi-final, with the first leg at La Bombonera on Tuesday, October 13 at 21:30 (UTC−3) and the return on October 20 at a venue still to be confirmed.

Atlético Mineiro host Montevideo City Torque at Arena MRV on Wednesday, October 14 at 19:00 (UTC−3), with the return at Montevideo’s Estadio Centenario on October 21.

The Sudamericana is South America’s second continental club competition, but the presence of Boca and Vasco gives this semi-final a major international profile.

Boca’s cup win over Racing on Sunday means they arrive on the continental stage with domestic momentum.

Vasco, recently the subject of a major SAF ownership auction, are also fighting to turn investment into silverware.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

What was the Boca Juniors vs Racing Club Copa Argentina score?

Boca Juniors beat Racing Club 3–2 in the quarter-final on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

Racing led 2–0 before an Enner Valencia hat-trick turned the match around.

When do the Copa Libertadores semi-finals start?

Fluminense vs Palmeiras opens on October 14, and Estudiantes vs Flamengo on October 15, 2026.

Flamengo reached this stage by knocking out Independiente del Valle 3–1 on aggregate.

Who leads the Brazilian Série A this week?

Flamengo lead with 60 points from 28 matches, three points ahead of Palmeiras.

Athletico Paranaense are third with 49 points from the same number of games.