Former Sabaleros shine in the Libertadores | OneFootball

At nearly 4,000 meters above sea level in Peru, several names with a past in Barrio Centenario were the standout figures in a match that grew into itself in the Copa Libertadores.

For the home side, Facundo Callejos delivered a very solid performance. The forward who came through Colón’s youth ranks looked sharp and was one of the Peruvian team’s key weapons in troubling “El Pincha” during the first half, making the most of his speed at altitude.

On the La Plata side, Eric Meza put in a tireless shift down the flank, constantly providing an outlet and tightening up defensively when the team needed it most. But the player who stole all the attention was Facundo Farías. “La Joya” came off the bench to inject fresh energy into the attack and nearly gave Estudiantes the win with a shot that struck the post.

With Alexis Castro also battling hard in midfield, the stamp of the former Colón players was decisive in the flow of the match. Now, the former Sabaleros have Racing coming up in the round of 16 of the local tournament.

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