The Red Devils continued their participation in Eternal Glory on the imposing Maracana, with a worthy defeat.
Copa Libertadores Group A action shifted attention to Rio de Janeiro for the versus between flamenco And nublense, in a 2-0 win for Rubro-Negro against Jorge Sampaoli thanks to Pedro’s double.
From the decisive clash of the second date of the group round, Mengao came out with the recent signing of Sampaoli and after beating Coritiba after a questionable start to the season, while the Devils, who fell to Racing – like the Brazilians against Aucas – they have won in just 2 official duels of their last 11 after stepping into the party town.
The difference for the Brasileirao giant could have been bigger, but Éverton Ribeiro’s close-out goal was annulled and the Chilean Primera vice-champions came away with a dignified but limiting defeat in terms of their chances of qualifying for the final phase.
Disallowed goal by Everton Ribeiro:
38′ Goal by Pedro, who controlled with his left foot and turned before defining with his right.
14′ Goal by Pedro after a very close cross from Marinho.
Confirmed formations in the Maracana:
Source: Goal