The second leg of the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores tie between River Plate and Club Libertad Asunción ended 1-1 on August 22nd, 2025, sending Libertad through on the away goals rule after a 1-1 aggregate draw. River Plate, needing to score after a 0-0 first leg, pushed forward and found a crucial goal to take the lead on the night. However, Libertad displayed tremendous resilience, scoring a vital away goal to level the match and swing the tie in their favor. River Plate threw everything forward in search of a winner, but the Paraguayan side held firm to secure a historic passage to the next round. The result was a major upset, eliminating one of the tournament favorites and marking a magnificent achievement for Club Libertad.