[Miami, FL — May 19, 2026]: The race for the knockout stages intensifies this week as Matchday 5 of the 2026 Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana arrives on beIN SPORTS. Several of South America’s most recognizable clubs head into the penultimate round with their qualification hopes hanging in the balance.
In the Copa Libertadores, 2023 champions Fluminense sit bottom of Group C with just two points from four matches and must defeat Bolívar to keep their hopes of progression alive. Boca Juniors also face a critical matchup against Cruzeiro after back-to-back defeats dropped the Argentine side to third in its group.
In the Copa Libertadores, 2023 champions Fluminense sit bottom of Group C with just two points from four matches and must defeat Bolívar to keep their hopes of progression alive. Boca Juniors also face a critical matchup against Cruzeiro after back-to-back defeats dropped the Argentine side to third in its group.
Copa Sudamericana action features another must-win match for Santos, with Neymar’s club still searching for its first victory of the tournament ahead of a decisive clash with San Lorenzo. River Plate, meanwhile, can secure its place in the knockout stages with a victory this week.
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WHEN/WHERE:
| DATE | EVENT | MATCH | ROUND | TIME | CHANNEL |
| Tuesday, May 19th | Copa Libertadores | Coquimbo Unido vs. Deportes Tolima | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 5:50 PM ET | beIN SPORTS CONNECT |
| Copa Libertadores | Rosario Central vs. Universidad Central | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 5:50 PM ET | beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Libertadores | Fluminense vs. Bolivar | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 5:50 PM ET | beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Sudamericana | Audax Italiano vs. Barracas | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 5:50 PM ET | beIN SPORTS XTRA, beIN SPORTS XTRA en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Sudamericana | Montevideo City Torque vs. Deportivo Riestra | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 5:50 PM ET | beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Libertadores | Santa Fe vs. Platense | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 7:50 PM ET | beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Libertadores | Always Ready vs. Mirassol | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 8:00 PM ET | beIN SPORTS XTRA, beIN SPORTS XTRA en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Libertadores | Boca Juniors vs. Cruzeiro | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 8:20 PM ET | beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Sudamericana | Sao Paulo vs. Millonarios | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 8:20 PM ET | beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Libertadores | Independiente del Valle vs. Libertad | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 9:50 PM ET | beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Sudamericana | Deportivo Cuenca vs. Recoleta | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 10:00 PM ET | beIN SPORTS XTRA, beIN SPORTS XTRA en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Sudamericana | America de Cali vs. Tigre | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 10:05 PM ET | beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Sudamericana | America de Cali vs Tigre | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 10:30 PM ET (JIP) | beIN SPORTS | |
| Wednesday, May 20th | Copa Libertadores | Nacional vs. Universitario | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 5:50 PM ET | beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT |
| Copa Sudamericana | Santos vs. San Lorenzo | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 5:50 PM ET | beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Sudamericana | Boston River URY vs. O'Higgins | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 5:50 PM ET | beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Sudamericana | Olimpia vs. Vasco de Gama | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 5:50 PM ET | beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Sudamericana | Independiente Petrolero vs. Botafogo | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 7:50 PM ET | beIN SPORTS XTRA, beIN SPORTS XTRA en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Sudamericana | Gremio vs. Palestino | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 7:50 PM ET | beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Libertadores | LDU Quito vs. Lanus | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 8:20 PM ET | beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Libertadores | Flamengo vs. Estudiantes La Plata | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 8:20 PM ET | beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Libertadores | Palmeiras vs. Cerro Porteño | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 8:20 PM ET | beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Sudamericana | River Plate vs. RB Bragantino | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 9:20 PM ET | beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Libertadores | Cusco vs. Independiente Medellín | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 10:00 PM ET | beIN SPORTS XTRA, beIN SPORTS XTRA en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Libertadores | Junior vs. Sporting Cristal | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 10:05 PM | beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Libertadores | Junior vs. Sporting Cristal | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 10:30 PM ET (JIP) | beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Thursday, May 21st | Copa Libertadores | Deportivo La Guaira vs. Independiente Rivadavia | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 5:50 PM ET | beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT |
| Copa Sudamericana | Academia Puerto Cabello vs. Juventud | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 5:50 PM ET | beIN SPORTS XTRA, beIN SPORTS XTRA en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Sudamericana | Atletico Mineiro vs. Cienciano | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 5:50 PM ET | beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Sudamericana | Racing vs. Caracas | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 7:50 PM ET | beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Libertadores | Universidad Católica vs. Barcelona SC | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 8:20 PM ET | beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Libertadores | Peñarol vs. Corinthians | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 8:20 PM ET | beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Sudamericana | Blooming vs. Carabobo | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 8:20 PM ET | beIN SPORTS XTRA, beIN SPORTS XTRA en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Sudamericana | Macará vs. Alianza Atlético | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 9:50 PM ET | beIN SPORTS CONNECT | |
| Copa Sudamericana | Macará vs. Alianza Atlético | Group Stage – Matchday 5 | 10:30 PM ET (JIP) | beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS CONNECT |
*Schedules and channels are subject to change. Please refer to the latest programming information provided by beIN SPORTS for the most up-to-date details. Additional matches available on beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
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