📝 Best of the matchday as the 2026 Copa Libertadores begins | OneFootball

The battle for "Eternal Glory" 2026 has begun. It was a matchday where the visitors got the best results, with only one team winning at home.

Boca won in Chile

The Argentinians returned to the competition after a two-year absence and did so on the right foot, getting the result against Universidad Católica and, for now, moving to the top of Group D. 

Quito and Cruzeiro won away from home

The Brazilians and Ecuadorians both won by the narrowest of margins in their respective away matches. Cruzeiro is already thinking about the next matchday, when it will host Universidad Católica, while LDU will play at home against Mirassol.

Flying the flag for the home teams

A dream debut for Independiente de Rivadavia. It was their first appearance in the international tournament, and they did it by winning at home against Bolívar. La Lepra will face a tough test on the second matchday when they visit Fluminense. 

Intensity but no goals

The big surprise of the night! Mighty "Flu" couldn't get the job done away to Deportivo La Guaira, a Venezuelan team that fought tooth and nail to earn a valuable point against a serious title contender. 

Tolima and Universitario closed out the matchday. The Colombians and Peruvians had their chances, but the most important guest never arrived at Estadio Manuel Murillo Toro.

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