¡LIVE! Botafogo vs Racing in the Recopa Sudamericana
With a 2-0 advantage after the first leg in Avellaneda, the Argentine side aims to seal the series, while the Brazilians seek a comeback at home.
The 2025 Recopa Sudamericana reaches its climax tonight at Estadio Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro, where Botafogo and Racing Club will battle to crown the new South American super champion. Don’t miss this key match on beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Español, starting at 7:20 PM ET.
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Racing Eyes Back-to-Back South American Titles
Led by Gustavo Costas, the Argentine squad comes in confident after their home victory, where Luciano Vietto and Adrián Martínez scored the goals that gave them the lead. However, Racing faces a major concern: the possible absence of Vietto and Santiago Sosa, both recovering from injuries. Despite an inconsistent start in the Argentine league, they now have the opportunity to claim their second continental title in less than three months.
Botafogo Must Overcome the Deficit at Home
The Brazilian side needs to win by two goals to force penalties or by three to claim the title in regulation time. However, they are not in their best form, having been eliminated from the Campeonato Carioca and dealing with the departure of Artur Jorge, leaving them under interim management. On the bright side, they will have David Ricardo and Artur back in the squad, two key players who could help fuel their comeback in front of their home crowd.
A Historic First Title on the Line
Neither Botafogo nor Racing Club have ever won the Recopa Sudamericana, despite both having reached the final before. The Argentines were runners-up in 1989 after falling to Nacional, while the Brazilians lost the 1994 final to São Paulo in a one-off match played in Japan. Now, one of them will finally etch their name in the tournament’s history.
Everything is set in Rio de Janeiro for an electrifying night. Can Racing Club hold on to their lead and lift the trophy in Brazil? Or will Botafogo pull off a historic comeback? Tune in to beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Español and witness the thrilling conclusion of the South American super champion showdown.
