Santiago González He did his thing again. The quick end of the Sporty Cristal gave the local bloc an advantage in the duel against him Cusco FCfor the first leg final of the ‘playoffs‘Cup Libertadores 2026. A great goal that brought the spectators in the National Stadium to their feet.
14 minutes into the first half, a nice finish Miguel Araujo became a control of the experienced by the right sector Leandro Sosawho, in the face of the pressure, soon associated himself with Irven Avila. Without thinking too much, the attacker played in the middle Martin Tavara.

With an immediate step, with which he pushed away an opponent, he released the ball to one Gustavo Cazonatti who used a strong leg to later get a genius out of the galley: hat and aid practically on his back, which put him in an unbeatable position. Santiago González.
With pure speed that’Santi“He eliminated the brand of solid centre-backs and showed a first-class shot.”pumped‘overcame the resistance of Pedro Diaz. The gigantic Diana celebrated with each of her companions, but especially with “Pot‘whose genius led to conquest.
Unlike the previous period Santiago González has had a season with significant ups and downs. Although he finished with a great clean sheet in the first few months Cerro Portenofor phase 2 of Copa Libertadores 2025A very serious knee injury kept him out of the plans for a long time.
Due to this illness affecting his form, it was difficult for him to regain his place and confidence Sporty Cristal. With the arrival of Paulo Autori on the bench, replacing Guillermo Farregained more trust and consideration. Little by little he returned to his old self with targeted investments.