Juventud vs Independiente Medellin Mar 06 2026 00:30 UTC

English Thrilling Draw in Libertadores Final between Juventud and Independiente Medellin Montevideo, Uruguay – In a hard-fought match held at the Gran Parque Central, Juventud and Independiente Medellin drew in the CONMEBOL Libertadores final. The match, refereed by Peruvian Augusto Menendez, was characterized by its intensity and physical play. Independiente Medellín opened the scoring in the 32nd minute with a goal by E. Larrosa, after a play without assistance.

However, Juventud did not give up and, after dominating ball possession with 57%, managed to equalize in the 74th minute with a goal by B. Larregui. The game was interrupted by numerous fouls, resulting in two yellow cards for each team. M.

Palacios and H. Loboa were cautioned for Independiente Medellín, while F. Barrandeguy and E. Mas received yellow cards for Juventud.

Despite the efforts of both teams, the score did not change further. Juventud generated 9 shots, of which 2 were on target, while Independiente Medellín attempted 6 shots, achieving 3 on target. Both teams sought victory through corner kicks, with 6 for Independiente Medellín and 5 for Juventud. The match ended in a tight draw that leaves the final open for the return leg.

Substitutions juventud: at minute 64 G. Gomez came in and A. Cruz went out., at minute 72 R. Sanchez came in and F.

Mimbacas went out. Substitutions independiente medellin: at minute 76 E. Larrosa came in and F. Chaverra went out., at minute 76 A.

Serna came in and H. Palacios went out., at minute 86 M. Palacios came in and L. Escorcia went out.

The teams lined up as follows: