By The Rio Times | Created at 2026-10-03 03:40:17 | Updated at 2026-10-04 06:50:21
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São Paulo stumbled. Santos beat their state rivals 2–1 on October 2 to complicate São Paulo’s domestic campaign in Brazil’s Série A.
Argentina’s Clausura rolls on. Matchday 11 on October 3 features Defensa y Justicia against San Lorenzo and Newell’s hosting Lanús.
The continental final is in sight. Copa Libertadores semi-final first legs come in mid-October, with the final on 28 November in Montevideo.
Today’s headlines October 3, 2026
| São Paulo vs Santos | Result | Santos took the bragging rights with a 2–1 away win over São Paulo in Série A on October 2. |
| Argentina Liga Profesional | Today | Three matchday 11 games are played on October 3, with Defensa y Justicia hosting San Lorenzo. |
| Colombia Liga BetPlay | Today | Águilas Doradas and Deportes Tolima both host fixtures on October 3, with two matches on the slate. |
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Santos edge São Paulo 2–1 in a Série A clássico
Result
Santos beat São Paulo 2–1 on October 2 in Brazil’s Série A. The away win adds pressure on São Paulo’s league form.
Luciano put São Paulo ahead from the penalty spot in the first half, and Gabriel Barbosa levelled within minutes. Barbosa scored the winner early in the second half at the Morumbis, in a delayed round-21 fixture. Santos reached 41 points with a fifth straight league win, while São Paulo stayed 11th on 36.
This result matters beyond local pride. Brazilian clubs are juggling league commitments with the Copa Libertadores semi-finals later in October.
In short — Santos won the Paulista clash 2–1 on October 2, a result confirmed by match data sources.
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Argentina’s Clausura matchday 11 offers three Saturday fixtures
Preview
Defensa y Justicia host San Lorenzo in Florencio Varela at 14:45 Argentine time (18:45 in Lisbon). Newell’s host Lanús at 17:00 (21:00 in Lisbon).
Atlético Tucumán meet Barracas Central at the same hour. The rest of matchday 11 follows over the coming days.
In short — Three Clausura games are played on Saturday, October 3, led by Defensa y Justicia against San Lorenzo.
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Colombia’s Liga BetPlay has two October 3 matches on the slate
Preview
Águilas Doradas face Jaguares de Córdoba and Deportes Tolima play Boyacá Chicó on October 3. The fixtures are listed on ESPN Colombia’s results page for that date.
Both games belong to the regular Liga BetPlay calendar.
In short — Two Colombian league games are scheduled for October 3.
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Liga de Expansión MX provides Mexico’s October 3 action
Football
Cancún–Tapatío, Morelia–Tlaxcala, Durango–Mineros de Zacatecas and Piratas–Alebrijes de Oaxaca are set for October 3. ESPN’s Mexican Ascenso MX schedule confirms those fixtures.
The second tier gives the clearest Mexican football picture for today.
In short — Mexico’s second tier has four matches on October 3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
What was the latest result in Brazil’s Série A?
Santos beat São Paulo 2–1 on October 2. Gabriel Barbosa scored twice for Santos at the Morumbis.
Which Copa Libertadores semi-finals are confirmed for October?
Fluminense face Palmeiras and Estudiantes face Flamengo, with first legs in mid-October and return legs a week later. The final is on 28 November.
Which Argentine league games are played on October 3?
Defensa y Justicia host San Lorenzo, Atlético Tucumán meet Barracas Central and Newell’s host Lanús, all in Clausura matchday 11.
In short — The FAQ covers the Santos result, Libertadores semi-final dates and the Argentine fixtures.
Sources: ESPN Argentina – Football Agenda, FotMob – Santos vs São Paulo, Yahoo Sports – São Paulo vs Santos, ESPN Colombia – Results for 20261003, ESPN – Mexican Ascenso MX Schedule
Updated: 2026-10-02T23:11:00-03:00 by Oliver Mason, Latin America sports correspondent.
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