In the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana, Racing took the lead thanks to a penalty converted by Luciano Vietto. The Chilean referee Felipe González, assisted by VAR from his compatriot Rodrigo Carvajal, awarded the maximum penalty for a foul by Alexander Barboza on Adrián 'Maravilla' Martínez.
The VAR's performance in this match was decisive, forcing the last Copa Libertadores winner to retreat their lines and opt for counterattacks. Racing, backed by their passionate fans and the tactical gameplay of Gustavo Costas, managed to gradually impose their strategy.
Regarding the goal scored by Luciano Vietto, González's intervention was crucial as he communicated through the stadium speakers the reason behind his decision: the defender of the Brazilian team had struck Racing's forward with his arm.
