Peñarol

Peñarol

1st in Uruguayan Primera Division
Brazilian showdown: Botafogo, Atl. Mineiro to clash in Libertadores final Brazilian showdown: Botafogo, Atl. Mineiro to clash in Libertadores final

Botafogo advanced to its first Copa Libertadores final on Wednesday despite a 3-1 loss against Peñarol in Montevideo.

Police detain over 200 Peñarol fans during clashes in Rio Police detain over 200 Peñarol fans during clashes in Rio

More than 200 supporters of Uruguayan club Penarol were detained Wednesday after clashing with law enforcement ahead of their team's Copa Libertadores semifinal match against Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro police said.

Peñarol upsets Flemengo to reach Copa Libertadores semifinals Peñarol upsets Flemengo to reach Copa Libertadores semifinals

Peñarol had a 0-0 draw at home against Brazil´s Flamengo on Thursday to secure a spot in the Copa Libertadores semifinals for the first time in 13 years.

Orlando City signs Penarol's Facundo Torres to Young DP deal through 2025 Orlando City signs Penarol's Facundo Torres to Young DP deal through 2025

Orlando City signed 21-year-old Penarol winger Facundo Torres to a four-year contract with a club option for 2026, the MLS side announced on Monday.

Ex-Man United striker Forlan sacked as Penarol manager after 11 games Ex-Man United striker Forlan sacked as Penarol manager after 11 games

Diego Forlan only managed to lead his team to four victories during his eight months in charge at Penarol.

Ex-Man United forward Diego Forlan lands first managerial role with Penarol Ex-Man United forward Diego Forlan lands first managerial role with Penarol

Former Manchester United forward Diego Forlan has been named manager of Uruguayan side Club Atletico Penarol, marking his first coaching role.

LAFC sign Uruguay's Rodriguez, deal Ramirez LAFC sign Uruguay's Rodriguez, deal Ramirez

LAFC have signed Uruguayan youngster Brian Rodriguez as a Young Designated Player, the club announced on Wednesday.

Sources: LAFC nearing deal for Penarol's Rodriguez Sources: LAFC nearing deal for Penarol's Rodriguez

LAFC is closing in on the signing of Peñarol midfielder Brian Rodriguez, sources have confirmed to ESPN FC.

Tevez sends Boca top of group as Penarol exit Copa Lib before knockouts Tevez sends Boca top of group as Penarol exit Copa Lib before knockouts

Once-great Penarol is out of Copa Lib, but Flamengo, Boca Juniors and River Plate ensure plenty of intrigue left in round of 16.

Club football in Uruguay struggling against global pressures Club football in Uruguay struggling against global pressures

The Uruguayan Primera Division features an awkward assortment of 15 clubs, which is symbolic of the challenges football clubs face in the country.

Uruguayan Primera Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Peñarol 9 +14 20
2 Nacional 9 +11 20
3 Boston River 9 +4 19
4 Danubio 9 +6 16
5 Racing (Montevide.. 9 +2 14
6 Rampla Juniors 9 0 14
7 Fénix 9 -2 13
8 Miramar Misiones 9 -2 13
9 Defensor Sporting 9 +1 12
10 Wanderers 9 -1 11
11 River Plate 9 -5 11
12 Cerro Largo 9 -2 9
13 Cerro 9 -6 9
14 Liverpool 9 -3 7
15 Progreso 9 -6 6
16 Deportivo Maldona.. 9 -11 1
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
27 Lucas Hernánde.. 0 0 0
14 Damián García.. 0 0 0
97 Alan Medina 0 0 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
27 Lucas Hernánde.. 0 0 0
14 Damián García.. 0 0 0
97 Alan Medina 0 0 0