LIVE! Recopa Sudamericana 2025 First Leg: Racing vs Botafogo on beIN SPORTS
The 2025 Recopa Sudamericana brings together the continental champions of South America as Racing Club (2024 Copa Sudamericana winners) hosts Botafogo (2024 Copa Libertadores champions) in the first leg of this prestigious final. The match will take place on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the iconic Estadio Presidente Perón ("El Cilindro") in Avellaneda, Argentina.
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When and How to Watch Racing Club vs Botafogo
- Match: Racing Club vs Botafogo
- Competition: Recopa Sudamericana 2025 – Final First Leg
- Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Kickoff Time (USA):
- 7:30 PM ET
- 6:30 PM CT
- 5:30 PM MT
- 4:30 PM PT
- Live Broadcast: beIN SPORTS Connect
Match Context: Two Giants Seek Their First Recopa Title
Both clubs are aiming to lift their first-ever Recopa Sudamericana trophy, having previously fallen short in the competition’s history.
Racing Club: Banking on Home Advantage
Racing arrives in the final after a commanding 3-1 victory over Cruzeiro in the Copa Sudamericana 2024 final in Asunción.
- Despite a shaky start to the year, with three losses and one win in their last four domestic league matches, there’s optimism surrounding the team.
- Luciano Vietto has been a standout performer, scoring three goals and adding an assist in his last five matches, despite recent muscle concerns.
- "La Academia" will look to capitalize on the home crowd at El Cilindro to secure a strong result before heading to Brazil.
Botafogo: Continental Champions in Transition
Botafogo lifted the Copa Libertadores 2024 title after defeating Atlético Mineiro 3-1 in Buenos Aires, but now faces some significant changes:
- Key players Luiz Henrique and Thiago Almada have left the squad.
- Caçapa has taken over as interim head coach, leading the team through this transitional phase.
- Despite the challenges, Botafogo remains a formidable opponent and will aim to secure a positive result away from home.
The 2025 Recopa Sudamericana will conclude with the second leg on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Estadio Olímpico Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro, where Botafogo will aim to finish the job in front of their home fans.
