📹 Fortaleza lose to Racing but still reach Libertadores last 16 | OneFootball

In El Cilindro, Fortaleza lost to Racing 1-0 in Argentina on Thursday (29), in the last round of the group stage of the 2025 Conmebol Libertadores.

Although the Argentines had greater control of the actions, Laion scared first, before three minutes, with Marinho's missile that took paint off the post.

Still in the first half, goalkeeper João Ricardo made two good saves to keep the score at zero.

After the break, the scenario did not change. However, after hitting the crossbar, Racing opened the scoring with a great goal from Martínez with a half-bicycle.

🚦 How it stands

Despite the defeat in Argentina, the victory of Colo-Colo 1-0 over Atlético Bucaramanga, secured Fortaleza in second place in Group E with eight points.

Racing advanced to the round of 16 in the lead with 13 points, while Bucaramanga was directed to the playoffs of the South American round of 16.

Next Monday (2), Conmebol will hold the draw for the round of 16 matches.

Laion returns to the field next Sunday (1), when they visit Flamengo, at Maracanã, for the 11th round of the Brasileirão.

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