The 2026 Copa Libertadores Quarterfinals delivered a mix of dominant performances and tightly contested battles. Here’s a clean breakdown of how each tie unfolded:
Quarterfinal 1
Universitario (PER) def. Atlético Ciclón (BOL) – 4-1 on aggregate
Universitario took control early with a convincing 3-0 win in the first leg and comfortably managed the second leg with a 1-1 draw. A professional, composed performance sees them through.
Quarterfinal 2
Cusco FC (PER) def. Deportivo Cali (COL) – 11-3 on aggregate
Absolute domination. Cusco FC crushed Cali 5-2 away and followed it up with an even more ruthless 6-1 win at home. One of the most lopsided ties of the tournament.
Quarterfinal 3
Cienciano (PER) def. Boca Juniors (ARG) – 6-5 on aggregate
The most thrilling matchup of the round. After a 3-3 draw in the first leg, Cienciano edged Boca 3-2 in the second leg to secure a narrow but impressive victory over the Argentine giants.
Quarterfinal 4
Sporting Cristal (PER) def. Bolívar (BOL) – 6-3 on aggregate
After a balanced 2-2 first leg, Sporting Cristal stepped up away from home with a strong 4-1 win to seal qualification in style.
Big Picture:
Peruvian clubs dominated the quarterfinals, with all four semifinalists (Universitario, Cusco FC, Cienciano, and Sporting Cristal) coming from Peru—a remarkable and historic showing in the competition.
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