3 – 4
“José Fajardo opened the scoring for Universidad Católica with a powerful left-footed shot from the center of the box after a quick counterattack”
“Federico Barrandeguy converted from the penalty spot to give Juventud a crucial away goal just before halftime”
Pivotal“José Fajardo's equalizer from the center of the penalty area brought Universidad Católica level at 3-3, setting up a grandstand finish”
Pivotal“Patricio Pernicone's dramatic winner in the final minute of stoppage time sealed Juventud's progression to the next round”
PivotalOutstanding performance

Juventud de Las Piedras advanced to the next round of the Copa Libertadores after a thrilling 4-3 victory over Universidad Católica in Ecuador, winning the two-legged tie 4-4 on aggregate. The match was defined by its extraordinary pace in the opening minutes and dramatic finale. José Fajardo gave the hosts an early lead, but Federico Barrandeguy's penalty just before halftime shifted momentum toward the visitors. Universidad Católica mounted a spirited comeback in the second half through Jhon Chancellor and Fajardo's second goal to level at 3-3, but Patricio Pernicone's stoppage-time winner sealed Juventud's progression on the away goals rule.
How entertaining was this match?
Juventud wins on penalties