Copa Libertadores

Boca Juniors opened their 2018 account with a 1-0 win at home to Junior in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, while Gremio and Penarol also won.

The Strongest A 1-0 win over Emelec lifted The Strongest to the top of a tight Group Four in the Copa Libertadores.

Mauro Zárate Ramon Abila and Mauro Zarate were on target in the first half as Boca Juniors defeated Libertad 2-0 in Buenos Aires.

A nine-man Nacional held on to beat Palmeiras, while Cerro Porteno secured victory over Corinthians.

Marcelo Gallardo River Plate's first goal should have been disallowed by VAR, according to Gremio boss Renato Gaucho.

Sporting Cristal Sporting Cristal may be left to rue their profligacy despite overcoming Atletico Paranaense 2-1 in their Copa Libertadores first-round first leg.

Puebla and Cesar Vallejo were held to home draws in the Copa Libertadores by Racing Club and Sao Paulo, respectively.

Carlos Tevez No offer from Chelsea or Napoli could tempt Carlos Tevez to leave Boca Juniors, the striker has insisted.

Mexican outfit Pumas UNAM and Colombian side Atletico Nacional qualified for the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores.

Arturo Mina was the hero as Independiente del Valle secured their spot in the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores at Pumas UNAM's expense.