Atlético Bucaramanga and Racing Club played to a 0-0 draw in their Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores group stage match today at the Américo Montanini stadium. The result came during the fourth round of group play in the tournament.
The tie affects the Group E standings, where Bucaramanga entered the match leading and Racing held second place. A draw gives both teams one point in the group standings.
The match marked the second time the teams met in the group stage this season. Bucaramanga won the first encounter 2-1 on the road in Avellaneda on April 10.
Bucaramanga recently exited the Colombian league playoffs. The team had gone four official matches without a win before today's Copa match. Striker Luciano Pons was out due to injury, while Fabian Sambueza returned to the lineup.
Racing Club's domestic form has improved. They beat Newell's recently and face Platense in upcoming playoffs. Defender Gabriel Rojas was unavailable for Racing due to a physical issue. Key players included Gabriel Arias, Santiago Sosa, Juan Nardoni, Maximiliano Salas, and Adrian 'Maravilla' Martinez. Racing's previous Copa match was a draw against Colo Colo.
The match was available for viewing on streaming platforms like Disney+ in Sudamerica. See details on Copa Libertadores broadcasts.
The result keeps Group E competitive as teams aim to advance in the Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2025.
