The Millonario, who now await their round of 16 rival, is one of three Argentine teams to move on
Copa Libertadores
River Plate seals Copa Libertadores knockout stage spot with six-goal barrage
The match between Colo Colo and Fortaleza was later suspended after local fans invaded the pitch in the second half
Wins for River, Racing, Vélez and Estudiantes meant there were plenty of smiles for Argentine fans, while Talleres couldn’t make it a perfect five out of five
Head coach Fernando Gago said he was happy with the team’s performance despite the first back-to-back elimination in 14 years
Botafogo wins first Libertadores in Argentina to crown South American football season
Over 40,000 Brazilians witnessed the final of the region’s most important tournament in the Buenos Aires Monumental stadium
Despite a vintage welcoming display, Gallardo’s team was unable to make their dominance show up in the scoreboard
The incident adds a new chapter to the long list of recent football-related violence episodes in Brazil
Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana: Who’s in the semifinals and who could win?
Old rivals and new contenders are getting ready for the final stages of South America’s biggest football tournaments in October
Marcelo Gallardo’s team slipped by the Chilean giants at home and will now face either Fluminense or Atlético Mineiro