Club Atlético River Plate now knows its Copa Sudamericana 2026 last-16 path. The Núñez-based side opens the tie away to Independiente Santa Fe on Wednesday, 12 August at 21:30 in Bogotá, with the return leg on 19 August at the same time at the Monumental. Currently, River sits 15th in the Liga Profesional Argentina, with 0 points (0W-0D-2L) from 2 games, a -2 goal difference, and 6 points behind leaders Argentinos Juniors.
Who is River Plate’s opponent and what are the dates?
River Plate will face Santa Fe in a two-legged tie. The first leg is on 12 August in Colombia, and the second leg is a week later at the Monumental. The club, off to a shaky start domestically, aims to progress and keep its continental ambitions alive.
What happens if River Plate reaches the quarter-finals?
Should River Plate defeat Santa Fe, it would meet the winner of Vasco da Gama vs Olimpia. This sets up a potential Superclásico semi-final, as Boca Juniors-who play Recoleta-could be their opponent if both teams advance.
Where and when is the 2026 Sudamericana final?
The 2026 Copa Sudamericana final is set for 21 November at Barranquilla’s Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez. River Plate, with its squad and coaching staff, is targeting that showpiece as one of the tournament’s contenders.
