Estudiantes conquered Argentine football in a stunning final against Racing, where they managed to equalize in normal time and ultimately win effectively on penalties with a great contribution from Muslera. In addition to the joy of having won the Clausura tournament in Santiago del Estero, the Albirrojo team has achieved its ultimate goal: it will participate in the Copa Libertadores 2026, having finished last in Argentine football. However, 2025 is not over for Estudiantes as next Saturday they play the Champions Trophy against Platense, the date is still to be determined.
The game against Calamar will be played at the Estadio Único de San Nicolás, which has a capacity of 25,000 spectators. Apart from being another star in contention, if Pincha receives this title he will secure two finals for next year: the International Super Cup against Rosario Central (champions of the league tournament) and the Argentine Super Cup against Independiente Rivadavia (champions of the Argentine Cup).
For its part, as far as international competition is concerned, Estudiantes will enter directly into the group stage, which will begin in April 2026.
After 15 years, the red and white team will compete in the top continental tournament for the third time in a row. In addition, it will participate in an international competition for the fifth consecutive year, because although it played against Libertadores in 2022, it played in the Sudamericana in 2023.
Without a doubt, the Libertadores will be the big dream, because in this year’s edition they had a great season and reached the quarterfinals, where they lost to Flamengo on penalties. The draw for the group stage will take place in March, while the preliminary rounds to complete the groups will take place next Thursday from 12 p.m. in Asunción.
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