Corinthians eliminate Rosario Central; Botafogo knocked out by Cienciano

On August 20, Corinthians advanced in the Copa Libertadores by defeating Rosario Central despite playing with one less player. In a contrasting outcome, Botafogo was eliminated from the Copa Sudamericana after losing to Cienciano with a 6-2 aggregate score. The matches generated significant social media reaction, particularly surrounding Botafogo's unexpected performance and the retirement of Di María, who faced criticism online. Fans and analysts engaged heavily on social media in response to these developments.

• 3:07 AMYahoo Sports — 😅 Social media go wild over retired Di María, Timão through, Botafogo flop