Talleres Stumbles in Copa Libertadores Debut, Falling 1-0 to São Paulo
Córdoba, Argentina—Talleres suffered a 1-0 defeat against São paulo of Brazil in their opening match of the 2025 Copa Libertadores Group D, played at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes on Thursday. A second-half goal by Brazilian midfielder Alisson proved to be the difference.
Alisson’s Goal Sinks Talleres
The lone goal arrived in the second half, leaving Talleres in third place in their group, trailing Libertad of Paraguay (their next opponent) and São Paulo.
First Half Lacked Spark
The first half was largely uneventful. São Paulo forward Jonathan Calleri had an early chance in the 22nd minute, heading the ball past goalkeeper Guido Herrera, but lacked the angle for a shot on goal.
Talleres’ juan Camilo Portilla managed the first shot on goal in the 29th minute, striking a powerful, low drive from the edge of the area that was saved by São Paulo keeper Rafael.
São Paulo found the net in the 36th minute through Calleri, but the goal was disallowed due to an offside call against Oscar, who provided the assist.
Talleres Enhancement Not enough
São Paulo threatened early in the second half with a shot that went just wide.
Alisson’s Late Goal Secures Victory for São Paulo Against Talleres
CÓRDOBA, Argentina – São Paulo defeated Talleres by a score of 1-0, thanks to a precise, curling shot from midfielder Alisson in the 76th minute. The match, which took place in Córdoba, saw alisson strike the ball with his left foot from the edge of the area, sending it into the far post and past the reach of the Talleres goalkeeper.
tight First Half Sees Few Clear Chances
The first half was a tightly contested affair, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut opportunities. Talleres’ Cedric Soares came close, firing a shot from the edge of the box that was handled by São Paulo goalkeeper Guido Herrera after two attempts.
São Paulo Threatens from Set Pieces; Talleres Responds
São Paulo threatened from a corner kick five minutes later, as Robert Arboleda headed the ball towards the far post, forcing Herrera into another save. In the second half, Talleres began to find their rhythm with blas Riveros delivering a shot from the left side of the area that narrowly missed the target.
Alisson’s Decisive strike
The deadlock was finally broken in the 76th minute. After a cross from the right was deflected by the Talleres defense, Alisson pounced on the loose ball.His well-placed shot proved to be the difference, earning São Paulo a valuable victory.
São Paulo edges Out Talleres in Tense Copa Libertadores Clash
Córdoba, Argentina — São Paulo FC defeated Talleres de Córdoba 1-0 in a tightly contested Copa Libertadores group stage match at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes. The Brazilian side secured the victory with a first-half goal, despite a spirited effort from the home side that included multiple near misses.
Match Highlights: Missed Opportunities Haunt Talleres
After São Paulo’s early goal, Talleres pressed forward in search of an equalizer. Forward Federico Girotti’s shot was deflected, leading to a corner kick that saw a Colombian defender’s header hit the crossbar. In stoppage time, Cristian Tarragona’s powerful shot narrowly missed the post, sealing Talleres’ fate.
First Half Goal Proves Decisive
The lone goal of the match came in the first half, giving São paulo a crucial advantage. Talleres struggled to break down the São Paulo defense, and despite creating several scoring chances, thay were unable to convert.
Talleres’ Late Push Falls Short
In the dying minutes, Talleres intensified their attack, creating several dangerous opportunities. However, a combination of solid defending from São Paulo and unfortunate misses prevented them from finding the back of the net.
looking Ahead
despite the defeat, talleres will look to build on their strong performance as they continue their Copa Libertadores campaign. São Paulo, simultaneously occurring, will be buoyed by their away win as they aim to progress from the group stage.
Did Talleres have any close chances to score?
Talleres vs. São Paulo: Copa Libertadores Q&A
Get the lowdown on the Talleres vs. São Paulo copa Libertadores clash with this swift Q&A:
What was the final score?
São Paulo defeated Talleres 1-0.
Who scored the winning goal?
Alisson, a Brazilian midfielder for São Paulo, scored the decisive goal.
When did Alisson score?
Alisson scored in the 76th minute.
Where was the match played?
The match was played at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Córdoba, Argentina.
What was the key moment in the match?
Alisson’s curling shot that went into the far post was the key moment.
How did Talleres perform?
Talleres had chances, including shots by Juan Camilo Portilla and a header that hit the crossbar, but couldn’t convert them.
What’s next for both teams?
Talleres will aim to build on their performance in the next match. São Paulo will look to capitalize on their away victory.
Interesting Trivia
The match was a Group D fixture in the 2025 Copa Libertadores.
Stay tuned for more updates on talleres’ Copa Libertadores journey!
