Great blog as ever, good to see Robinho back at Santos and coming off the bench to score to the winner. Christian "Chucho" Benitez is Ecuadorian, he's doing well for Birmingaham, but has only scored twice. can we keep the talk on this thread to s.american football pls it is definately more interesting the Copa Libertadores because you never know what is going to happen, one or two good young players coming through can change a mediocre team into a quality team in the realms of s.american international club competitions.In Chams Legaue never would you see Real Madrid turned over 4-1 by Rapid Vienna but that is literally what the alianza v estudiantes game was like. Former Chelsea centre-back David Luiz joined Flamengo in September, ending a 14-year association with European football after his contract with Arsenal expired. Renato Portaluppi has been coaching Gremio for more than four years, Marcelo Gallardo has been in charge of River for six and a half. Will it be as 'boring' as the CL? The major European clubs now seem more interested in signing up-and-coming teenagers rather than the established stars of the South American club game, and this has been an aid to continuity. Complain about this comment (Comment number 9), its interesting to see most of the European comments which show why the Libertadores is such a magnificent exciting competition.But maybe the writing is on the wall for the big Euro clubs in the next few years if this European recession continues.The level of debt they have is unsustainable so maybe we will se Ajax once again producing a team of wunderpibes ready to do what they did in the 70s and 90s as the big guys are hardly able to buy much today.In this transfer window far more players returned to South America than left a trend that may continue if we continue to grow, Complain about this comment (Comment number 10). by | Nov 3, 2022 | children's hospital of philadelphia | Nov 3, 2022 | children's hospital of philadelphia Book your free consultation with our Caribbean travel expert today This means that loaned players are able to play against their parent clubs, and it actually has happened quite a few times! I think it's good that teams from the same country are kept apart in the early stages of the tournament, in the Champions League.It is competing in Europe, it's not a glorified version of a domestic tournament.Plus those complaining about teams from 'lesser' nations not getting money, well they get drawn in groups against the likes of Barcelona and Man Utd. If anyone has heard about the Copa Libertadores Femenina, then this is South America's answer to the UEFA Women's Champions League. Complain about this comment (Comment number 36). Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so. I can feel that you spend much attention for this articles, as all of them make sense and are very useful for us. Call me nostalgic, but what I miss most from football over the last 15 years is the 'mystery team' that perhaps just for one season had a squad good enough to beat really big names and pose a real danger in European competitions. And obviously having 4 teams qualifying from one country whilst champions from other leagues don't is extremely unfair. Before there was more rotation, mainly because South American football is an export industry, and the price of success is that the best players are placed in the shop window and rapidly sold, making it hard to maintain consistency. 16-03-2022 Barcelona SC. It provides stability in an atmosphere of change. Yes because teams from Sweden, Denmark, Scotland and even Holland will be able to put in better performances to up their co-efficient in order to gain auto entry or more places.. please this is just nonsense.. When comparing the semi-finalists between these 2 competitions, the Copa Libertadores actually has less variation compared to the Champions League. There is a strong possibility that all. Nuno Espirito Santo is the favourite to be Arsenals next manager, Romelu Lukaku has outperformed every Man Utd player in 19/20, Flamengo fans celebrations after historic Copa Libertadores win, Tottenham: 42k-a-week star 'frustrating player' for Conte at Hotspur Way, Man Utd: 15m star 'couldn't turn down' January move to Old Trafford, Chelsea: 150k-a-week star 'will always start over rival' at Stamford Bridge, See all Brazil Football Results & Fixtures. Hi Tim,Back in the UK, it is seemingly taken for granted that Diego Maradona is a poor manager, and that Argentina have no chance of winning the World Cup with him at the helm.Would you agree with this appraisal? I can be here talking for days about Copa Libertadores. How was his overall [Unsuitable/Broken URL removed by Moderator]performance, does he look more at home?I also noticed that Pele's son(?) The CL however, has become a pretty boring format to be honest. Due to the fewer number of countries in CONMEBOL (10) compared to Europe, this may result in a slightly more even allocation of teams from the different countries. Lets face it, Footballers don't make alot of money in South America. He once got Eoin Morgan to commentate on THAT Super Over and is an above average FIFA player. Look at the finalists from those years and see how much of a closed shop it was then, and how predictable. -------------------------------------------South American clubs won only 5 out of the last 15 Toyota Cups played and it was mostly due to very defensive displays and counterattacking football. Kick-off Times; Kick-off times are converted to your local PC time. Great blog Tim,I cannot for the life of me understand why people are saying the CL is boring and predictable.It has provided many shocks and surprises, Porto in '04, Valencia finalists in '00 and '01.need I go on.Maybe these guys need to stop watching football, by the way if you argue that way, what about the WC.c'mon!!!! Brazilian club, Flamengo, won the Copa Libertadores title in a dramatic manner as they scored two late goals through Inter loanee, Gabriel Barbosa to snatch it away from famed Argentinian rivals and defending champions, River Plate. 63 - the article was acomparison from start to finish, which i think is valid.After all, to borrrow from kipling, what can he know of the libertadores, who only the libertadores knows. This is actually earlier compared to the football seasons in the Brazilian and Argentinian leagues. Rafinha played the full 90 minutes for Flamengo. Please click on the ball to see details. Get the latest action in the Copa Libertadores or Copa Sudamericana on Fanatiz, where you can stream the latest matches from your devices or TV. And that makes what more competitive? Ever since the influx of money into the European game in the late 80's early 90's it was always bound to topple its S.American rivals. - ESPN+ viewer's guide: Bundesliga, Serie A, MLS, FA Cup and more. I think those of you that think the CL is getting boring, don't remember how dull the European Cup could be. It would also solve this terrible misnomer of believing finishing 4th in a league is an achievement for clubs as big as Liverpool and Arsenal. Cafu is the only player on the list to have won the Copa Libertadores twice, a feat he achieved in 1992 and 1993 with Sao Paolo. 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The CL is dominated by TV markets and too many clubs from the big 5 (England, Italy, Spain, Germany and France) get a priveliged entry to the competition and the financial rewards that come with that. If you ask Liverpool fans right now i. Complain about this comment (Comment number 63). With some big names to enjoy, along with the surprise factor and the sneak preview of the up and comers, then perhaps a connection can be made between the Copa Libertadores and Herman's Hermits. Interestingly, before the 1990s, South American clubs would usually dominate that competition, as they were able to keep their squads mostly intact and the europeans were no match against them. Boca Juniors, when they play at La Bombonera, there are two main entrance gates (away and home). This means that the team who scores more away goals will progress if the teams have the same aggregate score. Nike Flight CSF. . "There are people who argue that South America's Copa Libertadores is better than the Uefa Champions League"Thank you and My best regards!Bola, Complain about this comment (Comment number 73). There are some Paraguayans in Mexico - Cristian Riveros of Cruz Azul is an obvious example, perhaps Edgar Benitez of Pachuca - who could do a good job in Europe. Always exciting to follow one. Complain about this comment (Comment number 28). Cafu One of the best right backs in football history. 37 - I also think Maradona has been poor so far, but to rule Argentina out of the owrld cup would be folly. Tim Vickery | 09:42 UK time, Monday, 22 February 2010. The tournament is organized by Conmebol and it happens throughout the year, where the best clubs compete to win a ticket to the World Cup of Clubs. Something that shouldn't happen when you have players who are worth more than a whole South American team put together. Think about the Liverpool Chelsea rivalries over the past few years, the incredible passing game Barcelona play and the surprises like CSKA Moscow this season who were very unlucky not to win at Old Trafford this season. Organized by CONMEBOL, it brings together the best teams in the zone every season. You're saying more teams from 'lesser' countries gives more opportunity for them to qualify- of course it does, but it also dilutes the competition------------------------------------------------------------------------Well I don't know that answer to that one but at least these teams would get access to pots of money that may help them improve their teams over time. From last week's postbag; Independiente (club from Argentina) is the most successful team in this tournament having won 7 titles. Visit our football page 0 - 0. It now seems unthinkable that Borussia Dortmund, Red Star Belgrade, Marseille or Ajax would be able to build the best team in Europe and win the Champions League, or even that a team like Panathinaikos could reach the semis. Maradona has a decent record doesn't he though? Complain about this comment (Comment number 41). I still wonder, bearing in mind the lack of full-back options on both flanks, whether Maradona will end up going with a back three. I agree that more often than not 1st legs are quite poor and there is little that can be done about it however it is still the biggest and most exciting competition in club football. Look at ya suprise teams. His maiden Champions League win came in 2007, alongside Dida. Up to that point the tournament was squeezed into the first half of the year, whereas the latest editions have lasted throughout the calendar year -- and this season, because of the coronavirus pandemic, right through to the end of January. Stage 1 is the group stages while in second stage we have the knockout ties. The Copa Libertadores is a seasonal association football competition that was established in 1960. And if the 4th Premiership team is better than most of the others, be it! Nacional are a side built to defend, they have only managed nine goals in the nine matches they have played, and failed to hit the target in any of the past three. Home of superstars, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Neymar. At 12:33pm on 22 Feb 2010, John Whyte wrote:I think that the comments about the Champions League becoming ever more predictable and, dare I say it, boring are justified. If you are looking to learn anything about the beautiful game, youve come to the right place! [Unsuitable/Broken URL removed by Moderator]Thanks, Complain about this comment (Comment number 90), Complain about this comment (Comment number 91), Complain about this comment (Comment number 92), Complain about this comment (Comment number 93), in my opinion.. champions still better.. many good player play in libertadores, however in champion league, all player is a superb player..including the coach and refree..so i vote fore champion league..ThanksRefi | Home Mortgage Refinancing Rate, Complain about this comment (Comment number 94), I absolutely agree with you that Uefa Champions League is better and more interestsing than Copa Libertadores. The Copa Libertadores final on Saturday evening produced one of the craziest five minutes of football weve possibly ever seen. No wonder the South American Champions always end up playing defensivelytheir arms have been cut off!, as it were. ----------------------------------------------that's an easy one, the European clubs would win it because they would poach all the good players from the South Americans by the time the 2nd leg was played.That's why the now defunct Toyota Cup and the World Club Championship was/is such a farce. Just click on the country name in the left menu and select your competition (league results, national cup livescore, other competition). [1] Criada em 1960 sob o nome "Copa dos Campees da Amrica". Complain about this comment (Comment number 18). but you have a europe that south americansplay here too to make the standard good, but you don ot have a europesman at a copa liberadores to make their standard better.think, i like about it, Complain about this comment (Comment number 4). Next thing you'll be saying Stevie G trips over the penalty box line!! The Boca legend secured South Americas biggest prize with his hometown club in 2003, before his move to West Ham. After the group stages the Libertadores becomes the best tournament to watch. No team may ever have won the CL twice in a row but I'm not sure this detracts from the point that it has largely become a competition between the teams from the big 5 countries. Yes, teams like Malmo and Steaua Bucharest occasionally got to the final, but they rarely won.The new Champions League may have fewer clubs from smaller countries reaching the final as the old European Cup format aided them in doing so and the best players now usually move to England, Spain and Italy but the Champions league is now harder to win and certainly retain due to the depth of real quality club sides competing. You may think teams ebb and flow but the examples you use are largely big 5 teams. Tim in reference to the question about the possible right back for Argentina at the world cup this summer, I wanted to know your opinion Pablo Zabaleta's chances on making the squad and possibly starting. The Copa Libertadores remains the most prestigious competition in South America for clubs, and the Primera Divisin Argentina was the most successful league in the cup's history, having won the competition 24 times; Independiente has a record seven wins, followed by Boca Juniors with six, Estudiantes (LP) and River Plate with four, while Racing Club, Argentinos Juniors, Vlez Sarsfield and . 2021. Alianza Lima caused an upset by beating Estudiantes. The CL could be predictable, but it's still exciting. Tut tut 47..this is the view of the little islander. @68 "And still win it (22 out of 43 (Toyota Cup) and 3 out of 6 (CWC))!That's why the South American football is so great in all senses." Probably, and more central focal point up front like Higuain or Milito would provide more balance, and also more in midfield, maybe Maxi or Lucho. The Copa Libertadores cannot hope to match the Champions League for quality, but, with the same teams fighting it out, it is starting to look just as predictable. Doesn't matter how much he experiments now and up until June. Since when is finishing 20 points (maybe an exaggeration) off 1st place a success? He could add to that European trophy haul with Juventus in the near future as well. Everything You Need To Know About Football. Complain about this comment (Comment number 19). The CL is dominated by TV markets and too many clubs from the big 5 (England, Italy, Spain, Germany and France) get a priveliged entry to the competition and the financial rewards that come with that. FtbolCopa Libertadores Campeones de Copa Libertadores y Champions League: estos son los trece futbolistas que lo consiguieron En Guayaquil entr en esa lista David Luiz, al coronarse el. In the end, they became champions that year. On Saturday afternoon in Rio de Janeiro's Maracan stadium, So Paulo state rivals Palmeiras and Santos will battle it out in the sweltering summer heat for the most coveted prize in South American. And this is a player who spent two utterly unremarkable seasons in France with Metz, and spent most of last year on the Alianza bench. Complain about this comment (Comment number 24). Explain. For the Champions League, there are 2 lists that a team can register for the teams squad. The Copa Libertadores for 2022 reaches its conclusion on Saturday with an all-Brazil affair as Flamengo take on Athletico Paranaense in the final. A European champion on May 22 and a South American on June 26. The format has hardly changed since 2002. Champions League last-16 Power Rankings: Can anyone stop Man City, Bayern? And of all the 'exceptions' or 'surprises' that people have mentioned above, only one (i.e. Here are the number of matches youll play in total if you reach the final from the Group Stages for both competitions:RoundNumberof MatchesGroup Stages6Round of 162Quarter-Finals2Semi-Finals2Final1if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'footballhandbook_com-leader-1','ezslot_10',560,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-footballhandbook_com-leader-1-0'); As such, the maximum number of matches that you can play is 13. Complain about this comment (Comment number 11). Complain about this comment (Comment number 31). All the while, players such as Jonas Gutierrez, Insua and Prez appear regularly. is at Santos. The flip side of quality is predictability. You can easily also check the full schedule . Admittedly I did see Pumas in 2005 play absolutely abysmal football, but the away teams did ok (Maracaibo, Nacional and Internacional of I remember rightly), all with different styles of play.It is a great competition, and I am glad the Mexican teams are part of it.As for Paraguayans in Mexico - I have a soft spot for Daro Vern as he has been a rock in Pumas defence for six years now. Voc sabe todos os jogadores campees da Libertadores e Champions League? Complain about this comment (Comment number 44). If your team gets knocked out in the earlier stages, they will play fewer matches. This is almost unheard of in South American football. I suppose what makes this tournament so different every year is that the top sides tend to graduate to the Champs League or, like their South American counterparts, have their top players poached by Champs League sides and slide back to obscurity. talking about the 200 million dollar Real Madrid. The Copa Libertadores cannot hope to match the Champions League for quality, but, with the same teams fighting it out, it is starting to look just as predictable. Do you think United fans would be watching Chelsea next year, hoping the "English" team wins?The common complaint about the teams not even being champions, only came about during the years of frustration that United fans had as they failed to make an impact as English champs until 1999, then seeing Liverpool and Chelsea have an immediate impact when they qualified.It simply not true to say that the same teams dominate. Hi! #18 tomefccam is spot on!Yes, the CL has its usual suspects every season, but there's also a good surprise every single time. Champions League. And guess what? 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As a Mexican, I grew up watching Jose Saturnino Cardozo shine in Toluca but as for other big name Paraguayan internationals, that was it. What is interesting is that if the scores are still level for the 2-legged tie, it will go straight to penalties instead of extra time. I don't know if it's still the case today(Champions league is so boring now,I don't really watch anymore). It would be a long term jim'll fix it job i admit. With River Plate 1-0 up and seemingly comfortable going into the dying embers of the game, Flamengo took it upon themselves to break Argentine hearts. For a SOuth American example, there was Tele Santana's Sao Paolo in the early 1990's who could, surely have held their own in Europe's top divisions?To a degree, the European Cup/Champions League has always been dominated by the larger countries' teams but as talented youngsters are taken from clubs at such a young age from smaller clubs, they have no chance to build a good side. Multi-millionaire prizes, amazing arenas, people from all over the globe watching, and foreigners paying a lot of money for the best seats. The group stages would be far more interesting/exciting if there was a possibility that teams based in the same country might be drawn against each other. I think that the comments about the Champions League becoming ever more predictable and, dare I say it, boring are justified. Junior also secured his Copa Libertaodres triumph withPalmeiras in 19999. Rafinha played the full 90 minutes for Flamengo against River Plate on Saturday. Perhaps his relationship with Maradona's daughter, and a fear of appearing to have a 'favourite' counts against him? Look at the finalists from those years and see how much of a closed shop it was then, and how predictable. I suppose the exception to this is Porto under Mourinho. Copa Libertadores is becoming as predictable as the Champions League. They play for their shirt, their club, their fans, their Barrio or neighborhood. Frankly if the Copa de Libertores is as raw and unpredictable as it sounds i would rather watch that but thats only because European based players have had the fun of playing football for a living beaten out of them.1st post over. The biggest difference is that in Europe, the league is probably as important(or in some cases more important) than the Champions League. flamengo 1 - 0 atltico paranaense, en directo | final copa libertadores | Qu final de primera mitad hemos vivido en el Estado Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo , de Guayquil ! Paranaense midfielder Fernandinho points out the main differences between European and South American finals. Don't get me wrong, the CL has the best players in the world (in value at least)but these players arent hungry anymore and usually offer very boring matches, specially this season 90% of the group stage matches were as entertaining as watching the House of Lords on a saturday afternoon. 2020. But there also appears to have been a change within the big two. - Listen to 25/10 | ESPN EXPRESS - Se vienen las semis de Copa Argentina y se definen los clasificados a torneos continentales, arranca una semana clave en la Champions League, tenis, NBA y ms by ESPN Express instantly . For the latest updates across BBC blogs, visit the Blogs homepage. No! but then they do that anyway.Please explain why the PL Champions should be kept apart from the team who scraped into 4th place in the same league? They did not qualify even for the Europa League because their results were not good enough. Copa Libertadores has been around since 1960 when it was orgnized for the very first time. Like the UWCL, the Copa Libertadores of South America also comprises of the best clubs from 10 CONMEBOL nations to compete for the title each year. Not every country can or should win a continental cup, especially when you got more then 50 countries in it like Europe.There are still at least 10 teams who can easily win the CL which is still a big pool of clubs. For Argentina at the Fifa World Cup 2010, who are the options at right back besides Marcos Angeleri?Chris Leonard In addition to basic information such as points, wins, goals scored, best scorers, you can easily check which . BBC not paying you enough? At post 20. Both clubs have excellent youth-development structures, preparing and feeding in youngsters to replace those who move on. For the third year in a row, the Copa Libertadores title will be won by a Brazilian club. Meanwhile, the clubs that participate in the Copa Libertadores originate from countries in the CONMEBOL football association. I mean when was ther last time clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool actually were 'champions' of their own league? As for the Mickie Mouse World Club Championship game it is more a vanity trophy for the European sides than a well earned title. It is the highest level of competition in South American club football. Book unique sports experiences directly from local hosts. UEFA Champions' League. Or at least the top two from each country. Complain about this comment (Comment number 55), Firstly, as a new subscriber, Tim your blogs fill holes in my life i never knew I had. Perhaps the larger number of big clubs in Brazil is a saving grace, dividing the enourmous fan base into a greater number of chunks? Also, in spite of his burgeoning reputation, his status as 'God-in-Law', and his projected 40m price tag, I've noticed that Sergio Aguero doesn't seem to start often either - why is that? 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