Estudiantes win Argentine title on penalties after thrilling final | OneFootball

After an EXTREMELY HARD-FOUGHT match, in which La Academia came close to glory with a stunning goal by Maravilla Martínez, but Carrillo equalized for El Pincha in stoppage time. Extra time didn’t change the 1-1 score, and in the end, Muslera saved Martirena’s shot and Franco Pardo hit the post, Cambeses saved one (a great stop against Cetré), and El León took the title and a ticket to the Libertadores.

This Saturday, Argentine football came to a standstill to witness the final of the 2025 Clausura Tournament, where Estudiantes de La Plata defeated Racing on penalties to lift a new trophy. After an exciting 1-1 draw in regular time, El Pincha prevailed from the penalty spot to beat La Academia and unleash the euphoria of the fans who packed Santiago del Estero.

The first thrill came with a true screamer from Adrián Martínez, but in stoppage time Guido Carrillo appeared with a header from a set piece to take the match to extra time, where neither side could break the deadlock. In the penalty shootout, Facundo Cambeses and Fernando Muslera each saved a penalty, but Franco Pardo sent the last penalty off the right post and El Pincha celebrates another domestic title.

Estudiantes de La Plata are the new champions of the 2025 Clausura Tournament. Not only that, but they also qualified for the 2026 Copa Libertadores, meaning they will compete in the continent’s most important international tournament. Racing, on the other hand, were left empty-handed and next year will play in the Copa Sudamericana, having qualified through the annual table.

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