📝 As it happened, the start of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana | OneFootball

The Copa Sudamericana kicked off, and the teams began their fight to lift the long-awaited title of Conmebol’s second most important club competition.

Downpour in Montevideo

In the rain, Sao Paulo claimed the win over Boston River. The Brazilians came out on top in Uruguay and are already thinking about their next clash against Club Deportivo O'Higgins. 

Sad debut for Millonarios

The Chileans spoiled Millonarios’ tournament debut. O’Higgins leads Group C, and the next match against Sao Paulo will be crucial. 

La Academia won

On Bolivian soil, Racing earned a convincing 3-1 victory. Independiente Petrolero could not get the job done at home and will now have to pick up points against Caracas and Botafogo if they want to stay alive in the Sudamericana. 

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