Libertad advances to Copa Paraguay semifinals

Libertad secured a spot in the Copa Paraguay 2026 semifinals after a late 3-1 victory over Independiente de Campo Grande at the La Arboleda stadium. Marcelo Fernández opened the scoring in the 38th minute following a rebound from an Ivan Ramírez shot.

Independiente de Campo Grande leveled the score in the second half through a deflected shot by Claudio Burgos. However, Libertad clinched the win in stoppage time with goals from Gustavo Aguilar in the 92nd minute and Lorenzo Melgarejo in the 94th minute.

Independiente coach Claudio David Vargas expressed disappointment following the loss, noting that the team had competed well until the final minutes. Recoleta FC will face Libertad in the semifinals, following their 2-0 victory over Sportivo Luqueño.