Racing Club of Avellaneda had an exciting performance in the Copa Sudamericana, advancing to the semifinals of the tournament. In the round of 16 and quarterfinals, the Argentine team won penalty shootouts against River Plate and Peñarol respectively, with Ignacio González shining in these moments. However, in the semifinals, Sporting Cristal from Peru eliminated Racing with an aggregate score of 6-4, ending the hopes of the Argentines.
Despite the elimination, Racing had a remarkable run in the tournament. After finishing first in their group, the team led by Gustavo Costas surpassed Huachipato from Chile in the round of 16 with a convincing aggregate score of 8-1, and then eliminated Athletico Paranaense from Brazil. In the round of 16 and quarterfinals, Racing overcame Bragantino in penalties and crushed Fortaleza with an aggregate score of 5-0, demonstrating a high level in both knockout rounds.
The title of the Copa Sudamericana went to Cruzeiro from Brazil, who won in the final. Racing will now seek to achieve glory in the tournament by facing Corinthians in the semifinals. This will be a historic moment for Racing, as it is the first time in 27 years that they have reached this stage in an international tournament, since their participation in the Copa Libertadores of 1997.
Racing's next challenge will be to measure themselves against Corinthians, a team that won their group in the Copa Sudamericana. Both clubs will compete for a spot in the coveted final of the tournament, in a duel that promises to be exciting and full of tension.
