CD Universidad Católica of Ecuador secured a vital 1-0 away win against CA Juventud of Uruguay in the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores on February 6, 2026. This result in the group stage or preliminary round gave the Ecuadorian side a crucial advantage in the tie. The only goal of the match came in the second half from a well-executed free-kick that left the Juventud goalkeeper stranded. The home team pushed for an equalizer in the closing stages but found Universidad Católica's defense in imperious form. The away victory put Universidad Católica in a strong position to advance in South America's premier club competition, while Juventud faced an uphill battle in the return leg.