Olimpia nears championship with 4-1 victory over Recoleta

Olimpia moved closer to a domestic bicampeonato following a dominant 4-1 win against Recoleta FC in the 18th round of the 2026 Clausura tournament. The match, held at the Defensores del Chaco stadium, was highlighted by a rapid hat-trick from Gabriel Ávalos, who scored in the 5th, 10th, and 15th minutes. Romeo Benítez added a fourth goal in the 40th minute after an assist from Ávalos. Recoleta FC managed a consolation goal through Aldo González in the 67th minute.

With this victory, Olimpia reaches 39 points, extending its lead to seven points over second-place Nacional. The win significantly strengthens the club's position with only four rounds remaining in the tournament. Following the match, Ávalos expressed his joy regarding his performance and offered words of support to citizens affected by recent financial instability in Paraguay.