Estudiantes de La Plata began their journey in the 2024 Copa Libertadores with a solid away win against Carabobo. The Argentine team triumphed 0-2 on Venezuelan soil, securing three crucial points in Group A.

The goals that sealed the victory were scored by defender Santiago Núñez, who opened the scoring just before halftime, and Santiago Ascacibar, who sealed the win with a penalty in the second half.

Estudiantes de La Plata is the leader of their group

The team led by Eduardo Domínguez dominated the match from the outset, showcasing an offensive and organized play style. Their first major opportunity came in the dying moments of the first half when a corner kick was perfectly connected by Núñez, who headed the ball past the goalkeeper to put the score at 0-1.

In the second half, Carabobo tried to respond, but their task became even more difficult when Edson Tortolero received a red card in the 64th minute, leaving his team with ten men. Estudiantes took advantage of the numerical advantage, and after a foul in the box reviewed by VAR, Colombian referee Jhon Ospina awarded a penalty to the visitors. Ascacibar converted it into the 0-2 scoreline.

With this result, Estudiantes de La Plata moves to the top of Group A, awaiting the match between Botafogo and Universidad de Chile to complete the first round of the group.

What’s next in the Libertadores

In the next round, Carabobo will travel to Botafogo, the current tournament champions, in a tough match in Brazil. Meanwhile, Estudiantes will return home to face Universidad de Chile, aiming to continue collecting points and consolidate their position at the top of the group.

The perfect start by the Argentinians in the Copa Libertadores is sparking excitement among their fans, who hope to see the team advance strongly in the continental competition.