Peñarol

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

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 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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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