2023-08-31 02:54:56
Libertadores Cup
In a closely fought game from start to finish, things had to be defined from the 12 steps. There, the Xeneizes did not forgive and advanced to the round of the best four.
Updated on 08/30/2023 – 10:54 p.m. CLT
© Getty ImagesGabriel Arias could not do anything to avoid Boca Juniors’ penalties that eliminated Racing from the Copa Libertadores.
This Wednesday the Copa Libertadores met its third semifinalist of the 2023 edition. In a very close match, Racing lost at home to Boca Juniors and said goodbye to the tournament in the quarterfinals.
Gabriel Arias’s team was the great protagonist throughout the 90 minutes, but could not traffic it on the scoreboard. The clash had to go to the definition from the 12 steps, where the Xeneizes did not fail and had a remarkable Chiquito Romero.
Boca Juniors beats Racing on penalties and is a Copa Libertadores semifinalist
Racing and Boca Juniors equalized without goals in the first leg, which anticipated a pitched battle in the second leg. And although the game was even, neither of them could find the space to hit their rival.
The Academy generated several chances, but one of the clearest was at the start. When the 38′ minute was played, Juanfer Quintero tried a shot at the edge of the area that went just over the goal.
The spirits began to heat up and the friction in the Cilindro de Avellaneda did not wait. Pushing, shouting and more were part of the most attractive part of the meeting.
Boca Juniors got into the Copa Libertadores semifinals against Racing. Photo: Getty Images.
Gabriel Arias also took the time to be the protagonist. This, after 53 ‘into the game he left Edinson Cavani with a goal cry in his throat, in the only option that Xeneize had.
The changes had no effect on the game and the final whistle sentenced the fate of the key. The penalty shootout was the ideal moment for the goalkeepers to shine and the Chilean knew it well.
Unfortunately for him, it was Sergio Romero who delivered the blow, saving Racing’s first penalty. Gabriel Arias tried, but couldn’t do anything with Boca Juniors’ effectiveness on the first three pitches.
Chiquito was present again in the third and left the classification to Marcos Rojo, who did not fail. Thus, Xeneize managed to get into the round of the best four after not winning any of the two matches of the key on the field.
Boca Juniors advances to the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores 2023 and now waits for Palmeiras. Racing says goodbye with the bitterness of the result and with a Gabriel Arias who, beyond his good performances, was left wanting more.
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A Chilean will seek his place among the top four in the Libertadores Cup. Racing by Gabriel Arias faces Boca Juniors for the quarterfinals of the most important club tournament in America.
When does Racing vs Boca Juniors play?
The match will be this Wednesday, August 30 at 6:00 p.m. in Chileat the Presidente Perón Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Check the formations and follow the live story of Racing vs Boca Juniors for Copa Libertadores
On which channel to watch the Copa Libertadores live on TV?
The duel will be broadcast on TV by the signals of Fox Sports 1on the following channels according to your cable operator:
Fox Sports 1
VTR: 166 (SD) – 860 (HD)
DTV: 604 (SD) – 1604 (SD)
ENTEL: 241 (HD)
CLEAR: 178 (SD) – 478 (HD)
GTD/TELSUR: 70 (SD) – 846 (HD)
MOVISTAR: 485 (SD) – 889 (HD)
YOU SEE: 518 (SD)
ZAPPING: 100 (HD)
Where to watch the match live via streaming?
If you are looking for a link to watch the Libertadores by streaming, you can do it in Chile and all of Latin America live through the app STAR+.
Everything is defined in Avellaneda
The Libertadores Cup Live the final meters of the 2023 edition. A new semifinalist team will come out of this Argentine club bracket, who will have to face the winner of pear tree or palm trees. In the first leg played at La Bombonera, Racing got a gold draw. He 0-0 leaves them with the first option of sealing the classification at home.
Boca Juniors was reinforced with the illusion of winning this tournament again, which they have not won since 2007. The great investment of the Xeneizes in this season was Edinson Cavaniwho left behind his successful stint in Europe to accept the challenge of the Libertadores.
Gabriel Arias He is one of the great figures of The academy. The Chilean goalkeeper had a good performance in the first leg, right in the preview of the Qualifiers where he will not be Claudio Bravo in La Roja. The Racing player will fight for ownership with Brian Cortes.
Check the compact of the first leg
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