BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- Estudiantes secured Argentina's Champions Trophy with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Velez Sarsfield on Saturday.
Tomas Marchiori scored an early own goal before Alexis Manyoma and Guido Carrillo netted either side of halftime as Estudiantes clinched the title for the first time.
"Finals have a different vibe because they are games that you have to win," Estudiantes midfielder Santiago Ascacibar told reporters after the match at Estadio Unico in Santiago del Estero.
"Thankfully we were up to the task and now we can celebrate. We deserve it," he added.
Estudiantes earned a berth in the title decider by winning Argentina's Professional League Cup in May, while Velez booked a place after clinching the 2024 Primera Division title last week. ■
