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Copa Libertadores: River Plate and Penarol out to end Brazilian dominance

Copa Libertadores reaches the semifinals stage, with a pair of former champions in River Plate and Penarol looking to dethrone the Brazilian stranglehold on the competition.

Will the South American giants River Plate and Penarol be able to end Brazilian dominance after 11 years?

Copa Libertadores is the most prestigious club competition in South America. The tournament has been dominated by Brazilian clubs in recent years, with the last 11 titles going to teams from Brazil. However, this year, two traditional powerhouses from Argentina and Uruguay are looking to end that dominance.

River Plate, a 4-time Copa Libertadores champion, is looking to reach the final for the 6th time in the last 8 years.

Penarol, a 5-time Copa Libertadores champion, is looking to reach the final for the first time since 1987.

Both teams will have their work cut out for them, as they will face tough competition from Brazilian clubs in the semifinals.

River Plate will face reigning champions Palmeiras in the semifinals. Palmeiras has won 3 of the last 4 Copa Libertadores titles and will be looking to add another one to their collection.

Penarol will face Athletico Paranaense in the semifinals. Athletico Paranaense is a rising star in Brazilian football and will be looking to win their first Copa Libertadores title.

The semifinals of the Copa Libertadores will be played over two legs, with the first leg taking place on August 30-31 and the second leg taking place on September 6-7.

The winners of the semifinals will advance to the final, which will be played on October 29 in Guayaquil, Ecuador.