Estudiantes win Argentine title on penalties against Racing | OneFootball

After a VERY CLOSE match, in which La Academia brushed glory with a stunning goal by Maravilla Martínez, Carrillo equalized for the Pincha in stoppage time. The extra time didn't change the 1-1 score, and in the end, Muslera saved Martirena's shot, and Franco Pardo hit the post, while Cambeses made a great save against Cetré, and León took the title and a ticket to the Libertadores.

This Saturday, Argentine football came to a halt to witness the final of the 2025 Clausura Tournament, where Estudiantes de La Plata defeated Racing on penalties to lift a new title. After an exciting 1-1 draw in regular time, the Pincha triumphed from the penalty spot to defeat La Academia and unleash the frenzy of the fans who filled Santiago del Estero.

The first thrill came with a true stunner 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 no advantages were gained. In the penalties, Facundo Cambeses and Fernando Muslera each saved a penalty, but Franco Pardo hit the last penalty against the right post, and the Pincha celebrates a new local tournament.

Estudiantes de La Plata is the new champion of the 2025 Clausura Tournament. Not only that, but they also qualified for the 2026 Copa Libertadores, which means they will be in the most important continental competition at the international level. Meanwhile, Racing was left empty-handed and will play in the Copa Sudamericana next year, having qualified through the annual table.

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