The Racing team will play the Recopa Sudamericana 2025 against Botafogo. After winning the Copa Sudamericana 2024, Racing has the advantage on the scoreboard after winning 2-0 in the first match in Avellaneda with goals from Luciano Vietto and Adrián “Maravilla” Martínez. In the return match, Gustavo Costa will be waiting for Vietto, who is doubtful due to an injury.
To achieve the Recopa, Racing needs a good result at the Estadio Olímpico Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro. A victory by one goal or a draw will not be enough; they will need to win by two goals to force penalties and by three goals to win the title directly.
The probable lineups include Gabriel Arias in goal for Racing, with possible changes if Vietto cannot play. On the Botafogo side, the team is led by John in goal and is looking to reverse the unfavorable result from the first match.
The match will be officiated by referee Jesús Valenzuela from Venezuela, and it will start at 21:30. Racing, under the technical direction of Cláudio Caçapa, will seek to confirm its superiority in this last match to take home the trophy of the Recopa Sudamericana.
