Overview

• The defending champions drew 1-1 with Independiente Dragonas after Gabi Zanotti scored a first-half penalty and Valencia equalized in stoppage time.
• Corinthians share second place in Group A with the Ecuadorian side, while Independiente Santa Fe leads after a 4-0 win over Always Ready.
• The opener was played at Estádio Florencio Sola in Banfield, Argentina, with kickoff at 16:00 Brasília time.
• Ferroviária began Group B with a 1-0 victory over Adiffem in Morón, secured by an own goal from Emperatriz García late in the match.
• With only the top two in each four-team group advancing, the early results highlight tight margins across the opening fixtures.