De Arrascaeta and Varela shine for Uruguay in win over Peru | OneFootball

Uruguay's victory over Peru, which secured the country's qualification for the 2026 World Cup, had a key contribution from midfielder Giorgian De Arrascaeta and right back Guillermo Varela. The duo shone in Celeste's 3-0 triumph in Montevideo.

Giorgian De Arrascaeta: protagonism and creation

De Arrascaeta had another standout performance with the national team. In 69 minutes on the field, he scored 1 goal and was responsible for 2 decisive passes, as well as impressing with 9 shots.

His precision was a differential: he hit 5 long passes out of 5 attempted (100%) and had 3 accurate crosses out of 5 (60%). He also won 3 duels against opponents.

Arrascaeta's Numbers

Guillermo Varela: consistency and offensive support

Varela showed a lot of regularity and intensity in the match. In addition to the assist for one of the goals, he contributed offensively with 3 accurate crosses out of 5 attempted and 2 precise long passes.

On the defensive aspect, he won 5 duels, a number that reinforces his solidity in marking. With 2 successful dribbles out of 2 attempts, he also demonstrated confidence in one-on-one situations. He was one of the quiet highlights, ensuring balance between defense and attack.

Varela's Numbers

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.