CA Peñarol won a five-goal thriller, defeating Olimpia 3-2 in a pivotal CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores group stage clash on May 15, 2025. The victory at the Estadio Campeón del Siglo effectively eliminated their Uruguayan rivals and put Peñarol on the cusp of qualification from Group H. In a back-and-forth match, Peñarol took the lead twice, only for Olimpia to equalize on both occasions, setting up a dramatic finale. The winning goal came in the 85th minute, sending the home fans into delirium and crushing Olimpia's hopes. The match was a classic Libertadores encounter, full of passion, intensity, and attacking intent from both sides. This result meant Peñarol only needed a draw in their final match to advance, while Olimpia were mathematically eliminated. The Peñarol manager hailed his team's fighting spirit, while the dejected Olimpia coach conceded that defensive errors had cost his team dearly.