Tag: Estudiantes
Estudiantes Clinch Libertadores Quarterfinal Spot After Nerve‑Racking Draw with Cerro Porteño
Estudiantes de La Plata moved into the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals after a goalless home draw that was enough to protect a 1‑0 lead from the first leg. A 98th‑minute penalty by captain Santiago Ascacíbar decided the tie in Paraguay. Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera kept the clean sheet with vital saves. Cerro Porteño dominated possession but could not break the Argentine defense. Next up for Estudiantes is a showdown with Brazilian giants Flamengo.