Libertad vs UCV

Universidad Central closed out their Copa Libertadores group stage in style, defeating Libertad Asunción 1-0 at Estadio Tigo La Huerta and capping a wretched campaign for the Paraguayan hosts. Juan Cuesta provided the decisive moment in the 62nd minute, finishing off a well-worked move assisted by Daniel De Sousa to break a tight first-half stalemate. Libertad actually dominated possession and mustered 13 shots, but goalkeeper Lautaro Morales was outstanding throughout, earning Player of the Match honours with an 8.6 rating. The expected goals told the real story: the home side generated just 0.91 xG against Universidad Central's 1.83. The defeat confirms Libertad's miserable Group H campaign without a single point, having conceded four goals to the same Venezuelan opponents across both meetings. For Universidad Central, the hard-fought road win is a genuine statement of resilience as they look ahead to what comes next.