Estudiantes beat Racing on penalties to clinch Clausura title in Argentina | OneFootball

Estudiantes is the champion of the Clausura Tournament of the Argentine Championship. On Saturday night, the team from La Plata defeated Racing in a penalty shootout by 5 to 4, after a 1-1 draw in regular time, in the grand final of the competition, at the Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades, in Santiago del Estero.

Seventh Victory

With this victory, Estudiantes achieved its seventh Argentine title, adding to the trophies from 1913, 1967, 1982, 1983, 2006, and 2010. The title also secured the club a direct spot in the group stage of the 2026 Copa Libertadores.

Match Summary

RACING 1 (4) X 1 (5) ESTUDIANTES  

 Competition: Clausura Tournament of the Argentine Championship (Final)  Location: Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades, in Santiago del Estero  Date: December 13, 2025 (Saturday)  Time: 9:30 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

Adrián Martínez, at 36’ of the 2nd half (Racing) Guido Carrillo, at 48’ of the 2nd half (Estudiantes)

How was the game?

Racing took the lead at 36 minutes of the second half. Adrián Martínez outplayed the defender, entered the area, and finished with skill, chipping the ball to open the scoring.

When Racing's victory seemed certain, Estudiantes found the equalizer in injury time, at 48 minutes. From a free-kick on the right, Guido Carrillo rose above the defense and headed firmly, sending the fans into a frenzy.

Penalty Shootout

The extra time, lasting 30 minutes, did not change the score, and the decision went to penalties. In the shootout, José Sosa, Lucas Alario, Joaquín Tobio Burgos, Eric Meza, and Facundo Rodríguez scored for Estudiantes, while Edwin Cetré missed. For Racing, Adrián Martínez, Luciano Vietto, Agustín García Basso, and Santiago Sosa scored, but Gastón Martirena and Franco Pardo failed to convert.

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