World Cup — Continental quarter-final fever grips South America as the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana last-eight ties begin this week, headlined by Fluminense hosting Platense at the Maracanã on Tuesday night.
Brazilian giants fight for domestic bragging rights with Flamengo leading the Série A table on 54 points, just one ahead of a Palmeiras side also chasing continental glory.
Boca Juniors step into the Sudamericana spotlight when they welcome São Paulo to La Bombonera in a tie that pairs two of the continent’s heavyweight institutions.
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