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LIVE! Independiente Santa Fe (Colombia) vs Vasco da Gama (Brazil) in the First Leg of the 2026 CONMEBOL Sudamericana Quarterfinals on beIN SPORTS
LIVE! Independiente Santa Fe (Colombia) vs Vasco da Gama (Brazil) in the First Leg of the 2026 CONMEBOL Sudamericana Quarterfinals on beIN SPORTS
Competition: First Leg of the 2026 CONMEBOL Sudamericana Quarterfinals
Match: Independiente Santa Fe (Colombia) vs Vasco da Gama (Brazil)
Date: Tuesday, September 8th
Time: 5:55 p.m. ET / 2:55 p.m. PT
The 2026 Copa Sudamericana is entering its decisive stage, with Independiente Santa Fe hosting Vasco da Gama this Tuesday in the first leg of the quarterfinals. The Colombian side will look to take an advantage at El Campín before heading to Brazil for the return leg.
INDEPENDIENTE SANTA FE
Managed by Pablo Repetto, Independiente Santa Fe heads into the quarterfinals riding the momentum of a dramatic penalty-shootout victory over River Plate. After a 1-1 draw at the Monumental, the Colombian side prevailed 8-7 on penalties to secure its place among the tournament's final eight teams.
Now, Santa Fe will look to make home-field advantage one of its biggest strengths. Its recent record in continental knockout matches at home highlights that advantage: the León has lost just three of its last 44 home games in this stage of international competition.
The Colombian club has also enjoyed an impressive record against Brazilian opposition. Santa Fe has won six and drawn one of its last seven matches against Brazilian teams, remaining unbeaten during that stretch.
VASCO DA GAMA
Vasco da Gama arrives in Bogotá after defeating Olimpia 4-1 on aggregate in the previous round. The Brazilian side had also eliminated Independiente Medellín, meaning it already knows what it takes to face Colombian opposition in this year's Copa Sudamericana.
One player to watch will be Adson, who has played a key role in several attacking moves that have resulted in goals during Vasco's campaign. The Brazilian club has also shown an ability to respond under pressure: on the three occasions it has conceded the opening goal in the Sudamericana, Vasco has avoided defeat.
Santa Fe vs. Vasco da Gama will be played on September 8 at El Campín, with Argentine referee Darío Herrera in charge. The second leg is scheduled for September 15 at São Januário in Rio de Janeiro, with a place in the Copa Sudamericana 2026 semifinals on the line.
How to Watch Independiente Santa Fe (Colombia) vs Vasco da Gama (Brazil)
Competition: First Leg of the 2026 CONMEBOL Sudamericana Quarterfinals
Match: Independiente Santa Fe (Colombia) vs Vasco da Gama (Brazil)
Date: Tuesday, September 8th
Time: 5:55 p.m. ET / 2:55 p.m. PT
