Racing and Vélez Sarsfield have qualified for the quarter finals of the Copa Libertadores.
The two Argentine clubs are in the next round of South America’s biggeste club tournament. A first leg 0-0 draw between Vélez Sarsfield and Brazilian club Fortaleza saw the Argentine club score two goals in the second leg to qualify for the quarter finals.
Argentina U20 national team forward Maher Carrizo gave Vélez the 1-0 lead with a well placed header from inside the penalty area. The second goal also came from an Argentine as Tomás Galván would receive the ball inside the penalty area and score to give them the 2-0 lead.
The second match involving an Argentine club on Tuesday was Racing against Peñarol. The Uruguayan club took a 1-0 lead going into the second leg in Argentina.
With the second leg score at 0-0, Racing were awarded a free kick and the ball would fall to Adrián Martínez who would score from close range to give Racing the 1-0 lead in the match and bring them level in the tie.
Peñarol would draw level off a corner kick, scoring off the header to regain the 2-1 lead in the tie. At 1-1 and late in the match, the drama would begin.
Racing were awarded a penalty kick in the 83rd minute and it was the author of the first goal, Adrián Martínez who would take it. He would make no mistake, going to the goalkeeper’s right, into the top corner to give Racing the 2-1 lead and 2-2 in the draw.
At 2-2 and in 90+4 minutes, Racing were awarded a free kick. The ball was crossed into the penalty area and it fell to Franco Pardo who would head the ball to give Racing the 3-1 lead in the match and 3-2 win in the tie.
Both teams have qualified for the quarter fianls of the Copa Libertadores and will play against each other.
Exequiel palacios desire to join Saudi league is bad news for Argentina national team. Scaloni should stamp his authority and take actions immediately.
Other than Mastantuono all other Argentine moves have been to much smaller teams. Toulouse in Ligue 1 has signed two young forwards, one Is Santiago Hidalgo, 19 from Independiente and the other 18 year Julián Vignolo from Argentina Primera B.
Hidalgo already gave his first assist in the first league game 👍
At 17..he’s signed for the biggest club in the world..they wait until he turns 18..the guy has no preseason practice with the team, registered 4 days back..straight to Real first team preparation, 5th day hes playing for Real Madrid in La liga..!
Any footballer will struggle in the first few matches for a new club. But Mastantuano..He’s newer to European football…in the biggest club, at home, but played at very good level..
Close to goal and an assist…
Dears..Mastantuano is not normal..hes special..great mentality, technically at top level for his age, his willingness for the ball, fighting spirit, reading of the game, movements..I am really impressed..he will excel if Xabi give him free role behind the strikers.
A new era has started..we have witnessed the debut of another great talent from Argentina in Europe..good start Franco..Keep improving..a great future ahead 👏
I am said this from 1st day.He is a special player and his willingness and determination is super.
Excellent debut for Franco Mastantuono. His determination, willingness and fighting spirit is really appreciable.