Matchday 3 of the Copa Libertadores group stage kicked off with high drama and turning points that reshaped the race for the knockout rounds. With the competition reaching its halfway mark, several teams are now fighting to stay in contention, while others face crucial setbacks.

Internacional Fight Back from 0–3 Down to Earn Vital Point

In the most thrilling match of the day, Brazilian side Internacional staged a remarkable comeback against Uruguay’s Nacional. By the 43rd minute, the visitors had raced to a 3–0 lead, leaving the Porto Alegre crowd stunned. But just before halftime, captain Alan Patrick converted a penalty to breathe life into the hosts’ hopes.

The second half saw a complete turnaround, with Internacional scoring twice to make it 3–3 and keep themselves firmly in the hunt for top spot in Group F—though they may still need to fight off late pressure in the coming matches.

Universidad de Chile Drop First Points in Venezuela

The list of teams with a perfect record was shortened after Universidad de Chile were held to a 1–1 draw away at Carabobo. Despite dropping points, the Chilean side remain at the summit of Group A with strong chances of progression.

Colo-Colo Draw First Behind Closed Doors

Elsewhere, Colo-Colo played their first match without fans following crowd disturbances in their last outing against Fortaleza. Hosting Racing Club in an empty stadium in Santiago, the Chilean giants were held to a 1–1 draw, a result that favoured the visitors in the Group E battle.

2025, Copa Libertadores

Day : 2025-04-23

"Carabobo F.C." - "Un. de Chile" 1:1 (1:1)
Goals : Tortolero, 21 (penalty) (1:0); Aranguiz C., 42 (penalty) (1:1)

"Barcelona Guayaquil" - "Universitario" 0:1 (0:1)
Goals : Flores Ed., 31 (0:1)

"LDU" - "Flamengo" 0:0
Yellow Cards : - De Arrascaeta 33

"Alianza" - "Talleres" 3:2 (1:0)
Goals : Guerrero, 11 (1:0); Guerrero, 57 (2:0); Girotti, 62 (penalty) (2:1); Girotti, 69 (2:2); Barcos, 95 (3:2)

"Colo-Colo" - "Racing" 1:1 (1:0)
Goals : Cepeda, 9 (1:0); Barrios, 86 (1:1)
Yellow Cards : Isla 24; Cepeda 26; Vegas S. 34; Correa J. 60; Rodríguez Sal. 71 - Rodríguez Ig. 7; Martínez A. 63

"Internacional" - "Nacional" 3:3 (1:3)
Goals : Millán, 6 (0:1); Boggio, 10 (0:2); Coates, 43 (0:3); Alan Patrick, 45 (penalty) (1:3); Bernabei, 67 (2:3); Reges F., 73 (3:3)
Yellow Cards : Valencia En. 28; Borré R.S. 48; Wesley 63; Victor Gabriel 65 -