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Sao Paulo defeated Libertad Asuncion in a match played at the Estadio Tigo La Huerta in Asuncion. The game, corresponding to the third matchday of the 2025 CONMEBOL Libertadores group stage, ended with a 2-0 victory for the Brazilian team. Despite Sao Paulo’s greater possession (61%), the match was characterized by intensity and midfield battle. Libertad Asuncion generated more goal-scoring opportunities (11 shots to Sao Paulo’s 7), but only 3 were on target. Lucas Ferreira opened the scoring for Sao Paulo in the 62nd minute, assisted by Andre Silva. Libertad had a chance to equalize from the penalty spot in the 70th minute, but Melgarejo’s attempt was saved. Andre Silva sealed the victory in the 83rd minute, assisted by Ferraresi. The match also saw several yellow cards, two for each team. Libertad had more shots on target, but Sao Paulo was more effective in the chances they created.
Substitutions sao paulo: at minute 46 Lucas Ferreira came in and C. Soares went out., at minute 61 Luciano came in and Matheus Alves went out., at minute 61 D. Bobadilla came in and Marcos Antonio went out., at minute 77 E. Diaz came in and Wendell went out., at minute 88 Sabino came in and Ferreira went out.
Substitutions libertad asuncion: at minute 56 G. Aguilar came in and O. Cardozo went out., at minute 56 A. Alcaraz came in and M. Fernandez went out., at minute 71 A. Fretes came in and I. Franco went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Libertad Asuncion
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