The forward played in an impactful tournament: he scored in the group stage, was decisive in the round of 16 and quarter-finals, and became the team's most dangerous offensive weapon from Avellaneda. Both footballers finished with seven goals, sharing the top spot on the scorers' table in an edition that once again showed the weight of Argentine talent on the continent. For López, the recognition comes at a time when Palmeiras was a protagonist that was one step away from the title, which helped him get among the names of Lionel Scaloni in the Argentina national team and fight for a place in the 2026 World Cup. For “Maravilla” Martínez, the achievement adds to a 2026 in which he confirmed his validity as a scorer, leaving an indelible mark by being the top scorer for the “Academy” in international tournaments in the Conmebol era. In a tournament that ended in the hands of the powerful Flamengo, the albiceleste flag also had its prominent presence: two Argentine forwards, in two continental weight clubs, ended up being the top scorers of America. However, beyond the “Mengao” title, the competition left a notable fact for Argentine football: the top scorers of the tournament were two Argentine forwards, both with seven goals. On one hand, José Manuel López, Palmeiras' attacker, closed an outstanding tournament despite the defeat in the decisive match that was covered by the Noticias Argentinas News Agency. The former Lanús player consolidated himself as the main reference in the area of the São Paulo side and contributed goals in the round of 16 and quarter-finals in addition to the group stage, becoming one of the great protagonists of the “Verdao” campaign. In parallel, the other tournament top scorer was Adrián “Maravilla” Martínez, a Racing Club figure, who ended his participation in the semi-finals precisely against Flamengo. Buenos Aires, (NA) – The 2026 edition of the Copa Libertadores came to an end with the triumph of Flamengo, who was crowned champion after defeating Palmeiras 1-0 in the final held this Saturday.
