Playing at La Huerta stadium in Asuncion, Sao Paulo defeated Libertad (Paraguay) 2-0 on Wednesday night (23), to take the isolated lead of group D of the Copa Libertadores de America. Thanks to this triumph the Tricolor Paulista reached seven points. Already the Paraguayan team occupies the second place of the key with six points after the setback of this Wednesday.
🇾🇪⚽️ It’s tricolor! In Paraguay, Vitória do @Saopaulofc about @Libertad_guma by group D.#Gloriaeterna pic.twitter.com/xcyd0re31k
– Conmebol Libertadores (@libertadoresbr) April 24, 2025
After a first half without goals, in which Sao Paulo was superior, the team led by coach Luis Zubeldía opened the scoring 16 minutes into the final stage with young midfielder Lucas Ferreira.
At 24 minutes Libertad had the opportunity to match the marker, but Melgarejo wasted a penalty kick. From then on the Paraguayan team began to press in search of a draw. However, who arrived again at the goal was São Paulo, with André Silva in the 37th minute.
Botafogo stumbling
Who stumbled on Wednesday in the continental competition was Botafogo, who was surpassed 1-0 by Estudiantes (Argentina) at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in La Plata, in a game broadcast by National radio.
💪🇦🇷 @Edelpoficial! The Argentines won the @Botafogo in La Plata, by Conmebol Group A #Libertadores. pic.twitter.com/m99a2hxalk
– Conmebol Libertadores (@libertadoresbr) April 24, 2025
With this result, the alvinegro of General Severiano was in the third position of Group A with only three points in three matches. Already the Argentine team, who triumphed with Carrillo’s goal after goalkeeper John’s failure, is the vice-leader of the key with six points. The leadership is occupied by Universidad de Chile (Chile), which has seven points.
