Racing, champions with players from the CONMEBOL Copa América™

The Argentine team was crowned champions of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana after defeating Cruzeiro 3-1.

November 23, 2024
CONMEBOL Copa América™
  • Arias and Quintero, who participated in the tournament in the United States, were starters for the Argentine team.
  • Roger Martínez, who played in the oldest national team tournament in the world in the past, scored the final goal.

Racing claimed the CONMEBOL Sudamericana title after a 3-1 victory over Cruzeiro at La Nueva Olla Stadium (Asunción). This was the Argentine team’s first international title in 36 years, since the 1988 Supercopa, when they also defeated Cruzeiro in the final.


Gustavo Costas' team included two starters who played in the CONMEBOL Copa América USA 2024™: Gabriel Arias, who appeared in one match for Chile during the group stage, and Juan Fernando Quintero, a runner-up with Colombia, who played three matches in the world’s oldest national team tournament, including the final.


Additionally, Roger Martínez, who participated in the 2019 CONMEBOL Copa América™, came off the bench and scored the third goal, sealing the win for La Academia after goals from Martirena and Adrián Martínez. Kaio Jorge had reduced the deficit for the Brazilian side.


Fabrizio Peralta, called up for Paraguay in the CONMEBOL Copa América USA 2024™, remained on the bench and did not feature, while Cássio (champion of the 2019 CONMEBOL Copa América™) was a starter for Cruzeiro.



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