On Thursday, April 9, 2026, football fans will be able to enjoy a varied schedule featuring both European and South American competitions. The day includes highlighted matches from the Europa League, Conference League, as well as the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana. Among the most anticipated encounters is the clash between Independiente Santa Fe and Peñarol, which will conclude the first matchday of the group stage of the Copa Libertadores. Meanwhile, Cienciano will face Juventud in their debut in the Copa Sudamericana, seeking a positive result in Uruguay.
The matches scheduled for the day are as follows:
Copa Libertadores:
- Rosario Central vs Independiente del Valle – 5:00 p.m. (ESPN)
- Universidad Central vs Libertad – 5:00 p.m. (ESPN)
- Platense vs Corinthians – 7:00 p.m. (ESPN)
- Independiente Santa Fe vs Peñarol – 9:00 p.m. (ESPN)
Copa Sudamericana:
- Botafogo vs Caracas – 5:00 p.m. (DirecTV)
- Juventud vs Cienciano – 5:00 p.m. (DirecTV)
- Carabobo vs Bragantino – 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)
- Macará vs América de Cali – 7:30 p.m. (DirecTV)
Additionally, important matches from the Europa League and Conference League will take place in Europe. For more details on the schedule, viewers can tune in to ESPN, DirecTV, or streaming platforms like Disney Plus Premium.
