
Racing debuts in Copa Libertadores against Fortaleza in Brazil: time, TV, and line-ups
The Academy begins its participation in the continental tournament by visiting Fortaleza in Ceará
From 9:30 PM, at Estádio Castelão, Racing will face Fortaleza in the first matchday of Group E in the 2025 Copa Libertadores, along with Fortaleza, Colo-Colo, and Bucaramanga. La Academia, current champions of the Copa Sudamericana and the Recopa, begins its journey in the tournament with the goal of completing the trilogy and conquering the continent's most prestigious tournament.
How Fortaleza and Racing arrive at the Libertadores clash:
The Brazilian team, led by Juan Pablo Vojvoda, comes from a 2-0 victory over Fluminense in the first matchday of the Brasileirao, with goals from Juan Martín Lucero and Tinga. However, in the state championship, it suffered a hard blow after losing the Campeonato Cearense final to Ceará, falling 1-0 in the first leg and drawing 1-1 in the return leg, both matches played at Castelão.

Meanwhile, Racing seeks to improve its performance in the Torneo Apertura, where it has shown ups and downs after its triumph in the Sudamericana and the Recopa. Gustavo Costas's team arrives shaken after a 2-1 defeat against Independiente Rivadavia in Mendoza and a modest performance in the victory against Unión.

Possible line-ups for Fortaleza and Racing:
Fortaleza:
- Goalkeeper: João Ricardo
- Defenders: Tinga, Benjamin Kuscevic, Titi, and Diogo Barbosa
- Midfielders: Pol Fernández, Emmanuel Martínez, Lucas Sasha
- Forwards: Yago Pikachu, Juan Martín Lucero, and Marinho
- Coach: Juan Pablo Vojvoda
Racing:
- Goalkeeper: Gabriel Arias
- Defenders: Nazareno Colombo, Santiago Sosa, and Marco Di Cesare
- Midfielders: Gastón Martirena, Juan Nardoni, Agustín Almendra, and Gabriel Rojas
- Forwards: Luciano Vietto, Adrián Martínez, and Maximiliano Salas
- Coach: Gustavo Costas
Fortaleza vs. Racing: match details and where to watch
📍 Time: 9:30 PM
📍 TV: Fox Sports
📍 Referee: Juan Benítez (PAR)
📍 VAR: Ulises Mereles (PAR)
📍 Stadium: Estádio Castelão, Fortaleza
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