Racing beat Vélez, to face Flamengo or Estudiantes in semi | OneFootball

This Tuesday, Racing defeated Vélez Sarsfield 1-0 at El Cilindro Stadium, with a goal by Santiago Solari, and advanced to the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores. Racing had already won the first leg by the same score, away from home.

Match Situation

With this result, Racing advanced to the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores and will face the winner of the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes. The game will be on Thursday in Argentina. In the first leg, the Brazilians won 2-1. Vélez Sarsfield, on the other hand, bids farewell to the competition.

📋 Match Summary

🔵RACING 1 x 0 VÉLEZ SARSFIELD⚪

🏆 Competition: Copa Libertadores Quarterfinals 🏟️ Location: El Cilindro Stadium, in Avellaneda 📅 Date: September 23, 2025 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 7 PM (Brasília time)

Goal

⚽ Santiago Solari, at 36′ of the 2nd half (Racing)

How the Game Was

The first half was completely dominated by Racing, which managed to create several goal opportunities but was stopped by good saves from goalkeeper Tomás Marchiori. Vélez, on the other hand, did not pose any threat in the initial stage but gave the hosts a scare after the break.

At 17 minutes of the second half, Imanol Machuca scored for Vélez, but the goal was disallowed after a VAR review.

Racing responded and opened the scoring at 36, with Santiago Solari. After a low cross from the left side of the attack by Gabriel Rojas, Solari appeared inside the area to finish unmarked and secure the home team's qualification.

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