Racing Clinches First Recopa Sudamericana Title, Defeats Botafogo 2-0

Argentina's Racing Club secured their first Recopa Sudamericana title by defeating Brazil's Botafogo 2-0 in the second leg of the final, culminating in a 4-0 aggregate victory. Matias Zaracho opened the scoring in the 50th minute, followed by Bruno Zuculini's goal in the 69th minute at the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. This match marked a triumphant redemption for Zaracho, who had missed last year's Copa Libertadores final due to injury. The Recopa Sudamericana pits the winners of the Copa Libertadores against the Copa Sudamericana champions, with Racing having earned their spot by winning the Copa Sudamericana last year. The victory represents a significant achievement for Racing, who had previously reached the final in 1989 but did not win. The match was held on February 27, 2025, and was celebrated as a historic moment for the club.