Corinthians eliminate Rosario Central; Botafogo knocked out by Cienciano
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:07 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

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.
- •Corinthians eliminate Rosario Central in Copa Libertadores playoff.
- •Botafogo knocked out by Cienciano with a 6-2 aggregate score.
- •Corinthians played with one fewer player during the match.
- •Social media reacted to Di María's retirement and Botafogo's performance.
- •Matches took place on August 20, garnering significant fan engagement.
- 3:07 AMYahoo Sports — 😅 Social media go wild over retired Di María, Timão through, Botafogo flop
"Thursday (20) was complete MADNESS, both in the Libertadores and the Sudamericana.And the end of the night was "fun." At least for Corinthians fans, whose team eliminated Rosario Central with one pla...
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