The 2026 Libertadores Femenina presses on with sixteen clubs battling for quarter‑final spots, and the second matchday in Quito promises decisive action. Can Universitario turn the tide?
After a 1‑0 setback against Palmeiras, Universitario will look to bounce back versus Independiente del Valle. The aim: snag their first Group B points and keep the campaign alive.
Sunday, October 18
- Belgrano (ARG) vs. Palmeiras (BRA) – 15:00 Peru time – IDV Stadium
- Colo Colo (CHI) vs. Santa Fe (COL) – 15:00 Peru time – Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium
- IDV (ECU) vs. Universitario (PER) – 19:00 Peru time – IDV Stadium
- Corinthians (BRA) vs. Caracas FC (VEN) – 19:00 Peru time – Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium
Monday, October 19
- Deportivo Cali (COL) vs. Nacional (URU) – 15:00 Peru time (20:00 GMT) – IDV Stadium
- Cruzeiro (BRA) vs. Bolívar (BOL) – 15:00 Peru time – Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium
- Libertad (PAR) vs. U. de Chile (CHI) – 19:00 Peru time – IDV Stadium
- LDU Quito (ECU) vs. Olimpia (PAR) – 19:00 Peru time – Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium
Peruvian fans can catch the tournament on Pluto TV, a free app also streaming the competition in Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Live coverage is also available through the official Copa Libertadores YouTube channel.
Infobae Perú will follow Universitario’s journey with previews, minute‑by‑minute updates, highlights, interviews and the standings table.
Universitario fell 1‑0 to Palmeiras in their Group B debut at Quito’s Banco Guayaquil Stadium, a match where the Brazilian side largely controlled play. In my view, the Peruvian squad must tighten its defense to stay alive.
The Peruvians weathered Palmeiras’ attacks, limiting the margin, yet they couldn’t force an equaliser in their opening outing.
Diany Martins netted the sole goal at the 26‑minute mark, capitalising on a rebound from the Peruvian keeper to give Palmeiras the lead.
Brazil’s side missed a chance to extend the lead with a penalty miss at 68 minutes. Milagros Rolón left the field on a stretcher after a collision; her recovery is awaited.
The 2026 Libertadores Femenina features sixteen clubs split into four groups of four, each team playing three group matches—one against every opponent in its pool.
The top two teams from each group advance to the quarter‑finals, after which the competition shifts to single‑match knockouts.
Group play runs from October 15 to 21 across three matchdays. Early results are crucial for securing one of the two qualifying spots in each group. Will the knockout stage deliver the surprise the tournament needs?
Quarter‑finals and semi‑finals will also be single‑leg ties, with dates yet to be announced. The third‑place match and final are slated for October 31.