- The first legs of the Great Conquest quarter-finals saw goalkeepers emerge as the standout protagonists.
- With crucial interventions, the guardians between the sticks shone on the cup nights to keep their respective sides' dreams alive.
The CONMEBOL Sudamericana ushered in a new knockout stage, with adrenaline-fuelled encounters across the continent.
Léo Jardim, Vasco da Gama's goalkeeper; Weimar Asprilla, Independiente Santa Fe's saviour; Álvaro Montero, instrumental in keeping Boca Juniors' clean sheet against São Paulo; Gabriel Delfim, who kept Atlético Mineiro's hopes alive; and Gabriel Brazão, a commanding presence in Santos' goal, took centre stage in each tie. These were the standout saves of the round, presented by UENO.