Olimpia defeats Guaraní 3-1 in Clausura tournament classic

Olimpia secured a significant 3-1 victory against Guaraní at the Villa Alegre stadium in Encarnación during matchday 19 of the Clausura tournament. Despite Guaraní taking an early lead through Giovanni Gómez in the 8th minute, Olimpia responded quickly with a header from Gabriel Ávalos in the 16th minute.

Mateo Gamarra extended the lead for Olimpia in the 26th minute. In the second half, Gabriel Ávalos scored his second goal from a penalty kick in the 50th minute to seal the win. Olimpia goalkeeper Gastón Olveira played a crucial role by saving a penalty from Guaraní's Diego Fernández.

With this win, Olimpia reaches 42 points, moving closer to its 49th title and a potential bicampeonato. Guaraní remains at 31 points.