Chapecoense

Alan Ruschel Chapecoense defender Alan Ruschel, who survived last year's plane crash, is set to make his comeback against Barcelona on August 7.

Atletico Paranaense and Santos reached the knockout stages of the Copa Libertadores.

The Brazilian squad, technical commission and a number of journalists were among 71 people killed in a plane crash in November.

Jakson Ragnar Follmann Having lost part of his right leg after surviving last month's tragic plane crash, Jackson Follmann will be given a role by Chapecoense.

Chapecoense president Plinio David de Nes Filho raised the trophy during the draw for the 2017 Copa Sudamericana and Libertadores.

Alan Ruschel Having been discharged after sustaining spinal injuries in the Chapecoense plane crash, Alan Ruschel wants a swift return to football.

Vágner Carmo Mancini Vagner Mancini has been named Chapecoense's new head coach following the recent air disaster, with a friendly versus Barcelona awaiting.

Alan Ruschel Brazilian side Chapecoense have been invited by Barcelona to participate in the 2017 Joan Gamper Trophy.

The victims of the air crash that killed many of Chapecoense's squad have been honoured by Atletico Nacional.

After much of their squad was killed in an air crash, the CBF wants Chapecoense to play their upcoming league games to honour the dead.