Estudiantes vs Independiente Medellín
Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi
J. Benitez
2026
Match Report
Estudiantes de La Plata squeezed through to the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 with a nervy 1-0 win over Independiente Medellín at the Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi. The match was decided in the cruelest of ways for the Colombian side — a header deep in stoppage time that sent the home crowd into ecstasy.
Mikel Amondarain was the hero, nodding home from a corner-kick move in the 92nd minute to break a stubborn deadlock. The goal was followed by a tense VAR review — absolute suspense in the stands — before the referee confirmed it stood. Earlier, Guido Carrillo and Francisco Fydriszewski were both booked in the 33rd minute, while goalkeeper Éder Chaux picked up a yellow card midway through the second half. No red cards or penalties marred the contest.
Estudiantes march into the knockout rounds after a dramatic final group stage night. For Independiente Medellín, the dream is over — they exit the Libertadores and now face a Copa Sudamericana playoff to salvage their continental season.
Match Events
34'
34'
G. Carrillo(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
52'
E. Chaux(Delay of game)
53'
56'
56'
82'
87'
90+1'
90+7'
F. Muslera(Delay of game)
34'
(Unsportsmanlike conduct)G. Carrillo
34'
52'
E. Chaux(Delay of game)
56'
56'
82'
87'
90+1'
(Delay of game)F. Muslera
90+7'
Statistics
72%Possession28%
21Shots6
8Shots on Target1
9Corners5
11Fouls12
2Yellow Cards2
485Passes192
1Saves7
Head to Head
1
Estudiantes wins
1
Draws
0
Independiente Medellín wins
Goals: 2 - 1
