Copa Sudamericana
Definition
An annual international club association football competition organized by CONMEBOL for teams from South American countries, established in 2002 as the continent's second-most prestigious cup after the Copa Libertadores.
Known informally as 'Sudamericana,' it features a knockout format with group stages, offering underdog teams a shot at glory against continental giants.
Examples
Mi equipo underdog clasificó a la Copa Sudamericana y ahora sueña con hacer historia como aquel Lanús de 2013.
My underdog team qualified for the Copa Sudamericana and now dreams of making history like that Lanús squad from 2013.
En la Copa Sudamericana, los grandes como River a veces tropiezan con clubes que nadie conocía antes del torneo.
In the Copa Sudamericana, giants like River sometimes stumble over clubs no one had heard of before the tournament.
Ver la final de la Copa Sudamericana es mejor que Netflix, porque al menos ahí el drama termina en penales.
Watching the Copa Sudamericana final beats Netflix, because at least there the drama ends in penalties.
El defensa gritó '¡Copa Sudamericana!' después del gol, como si ya la tuvieran en la vitrina.
The defender yelled 'Copa Sudamericana!' after the goal, as if they already had it in the trophy case.