Former Sabaleros steal the show 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 Copa Libertadores match that grew into the game.

For the home side, Facundo Callejos put in 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 the «Pincha» during the first half, making the most of his speed at altitude.

For the La Plata side, Eric Meza covered the flank tirelessly, constantly providing an outlet and tightening up his marking when the team needed him most. But the man who stole all the attention was Facundo Farías. The «Jewel» came off the bench to freshen up 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 way the game unfolded. Now, for the former Sabaleros, Racing await in the round of 16 of the domestic tournament.

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