Independiente Santa Fe advances in Copa Sudamericana after 2-0 win over Caracas

Independiente Santa Fe defeated Venezuela's Caracas FC 2‑0 in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16, with Hugo Rodallegas scoring in the 30th minute and Franco Fagundez adding a late goal in the 84th. The match was played at Bogotá's El Campín stadium, and the Colombian side will host the return leg in Cabudare, with the tie’s winner set to face River Plate of Argentina.

Following the continental victory, Santa Fe travelled to Medellín for a Liga Betplay fixture against Águilas Doradas. The league game was level at 0‑0 at the time of reporting, with Santa Fe looking to sustain their recent good form in domestic competition.